Pool Distribution

24/7 specializes in developing, implementing and operating door-to-door pool distribution programs. For customers and retailers with high LTL volumes, 24/7 Pool Distribution service can deliver lower total costs, faster transit times, and a considerably lower claims ratio. 24/7 also provides inbound consolidation, cross dock operations, warehousing, fulfillment and regional distribution.

Pool and related services are provided utilizing the best of both our asset base in addition to a U.S. distribution network and carrier base infrastructure of hundreds of carrier agents contracted coast to coast providing seamless service. 24/7 utilizes its own vehicles for the majority of IA, NE, IL, MO, KS, NE, OK, and northwest AR but has and will entertain other regions for clients we have established pool operations for in our core Midwest region.

24/7 can provide services whether it is to a single city or state, or as large as regional or national. We can manage a partial or specific region or a nationwide distribution network in a cost effective and efficient fashion.

24/7 Pool Operations include the following services:

Definition of Pool Distribution

Pool Distribution is the distribution of product to numerous stores within a particular geographic region. This is a highly superior and cost effective alternative to the higher cost of LTL shipments. In some instances this could represent a 30%-70% savings vs. traditional LTL. Instead of LTL direct to store, product is shipped to regional terminals or DC's in truckload quantities. There it is off loaded, then segregated and sorted by store and then reloaded on local delivery trucks for delivery to pool destinations. Pool Distribution reduces transit times, reduces claims and damages and allows for significant savings over LTL rates. Product is scanned off the trailer when first received at the pool terminal; products are scanned to pallets specified by store (carton count, weight, height, equipment specifications) and then reconciled after sort and segregation; then scanned into the store on delivery.

Contributing to the cost effectiveness of Pool Distribution over LTL includes: the number of pool points per pool (i.e. # of stores), volumes per store, weight per shipment, frequency of deliveries, and distance from store to pool point (terminal). Pool also allows for less overhead for store as all products for store would be contained to one shipment per day by appointment vs. numerous LTL shipments and not having control over the frequency of deliveries and when they arrive. In most cases this allows utilizing same driver each day so familiarity allows us to provide better service specific to each stores individual needs.

Loss Prevention

24/7 Express Logistics warehouse is bonded and secured for your protection. Protecting our customer's product from damage, claim, theft or other loss is our top priority. All employees are trained to follow strict guidelines to keep our facility secure at all times.

24/7 Express utilizes:

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Technology

24/7 Express utilizes both PCS retail system and Bearwear retail system for your convenience. 24/7 can scan any product Inbound, Outbound or as Integrity scan.

Our Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems support standard protocols assuring seamless communication and functionality.

Reverse Logistics

24/7 Express provides our Pool Distribution clients with "reverse" logistics or "Returns". As we distribute your product to your retail locations, we will collect all overstocks and/or returns at time of store delivery and consolidate your returns at our facility to your D.C. or preferred location. 24/7 can transport these returns to any point in the country or you can control the return process with your chosen carrier.