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About This Presentation

Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics Services Retail Capabilities


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Motivational Fulfillment Motivational Fulfillment
& Logistics Services & Logistics Services

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Experience…one reason why MFLS has
earned the enviable reputation as a leader
and innovator in this field.
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Motivational Fulfillment and Logistics
Services was founded in 1977 and is still
operated by Hal Altman and Geoff Landon.
Experience Spells Success Experience Spells Success
Over 3 Decades of
Customized Fulfillment
And Retail Distribution
“That spells success”
operated by Hal Altman and Geoff Landon.
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Our Supervisors, Account Executives and
the majority of key warehouse personnel
average over twenty years of employment
with MFLS which gives the company
strength and continuity.

Experience A Great Partner! Experience A Great Partner!
STRENGTH and CONTINUITY! It is the Mission of Motivational Fulfillment &
Logistics Services to serve our direct to consumer &
retail distribution clients & their customers with
consistent, on-time fulfillment & logistics service s.
Our knowledgeable & tenured professionals will utiliz e
our ever evolving reporting & software systems to
provide these services while focusing on cost savin g
ways to ship, package & communicate while
maintaining an integrity driven environment
REDUCED FREIGHT COSTS !
The success of any organization can come down to how
well they are able to control costs.
An immediate benefit of working with MFLS is the
effectiveness of our shared logistics network and
delivery capabilities.
At MFLS we pride ourselves on our deeply discounted
freight rates with national based carriers which we
share with you our client.
EFFICIENT SYSTEMS! MFLS Systems offer solid performance and reliability.
Our systems are proprietary and were developed to
enable unlimited scalability and flexibility, assuring
compatibility with our clients. Our online reporting
systems are updated daily in real time providing 24/7
access to your data via the web. Motivational
Fulfillment and Logistics Services prides itself on its
ability to become an extension of our client's busine ss.
Our success is yours and your success is ours.
STRENGTH and ADVANTAGES!
Overall, MFLS possesses many strengths & advantages
that provide our clients with professional services
coupled with an incredibly high standard of ethics and
a high rate of return on their investment.
Our proven expertise in key niches such as direct
response & retail distribution along with strong
industry-wide relationships result in a dynamic, fun
working environment completely focused on
delighting our clients from start to finish.
Our Mission

Effective Supply Chain Effective Supply Chain
The ability of an organization to effectively move and store materials from and to a complex network
of suppliers and end users is not a simple task, an d the success of any world class supply chain is
heavily dependent upon the effectiveness of its log istics network and delivery capability; in essence,
its logistics function, comprised of inventory, war ehouse, and transportation management.
WHY YOU NEED A 4PL !
Whereas traditional 3PL providers mainly focus on t ransportation and logistics, 4PLs, such as MFLS, provide a wide range of value
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added services that can range from business process analysis to
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A 4PL brings together and centrally manages the complete supply chain for a
company to provide a single supply chain solution.
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A 4PL simply put is your Supply Chain Management solution resulting in lowered
overall supply chain costs due to planning and focu s on direction.
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There are essentially three goals of The MFLS SCM Team:
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To control inventory
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To increase the speed of transactions with real-time data exchange
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To increase revenue by satisfying customer demands more efficiently
provide a wide range of value
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added services that can range from business process analysis to
hand work such as assembly, packaging and configuration.

Facilities and Function Facilities and Function
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MFLS offers a wide range of automated machines and custom designed
packaging, including shrink wrapping, tape and heat seali ng, corrugated,
paper cold seal packing to both personalize and reduce packa ging and
shipping costs.
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MFLS specializes in assembly line customized client packaging, pick and
pack and multiple item orders. M
MFLS' 105 docks are equipped with mechanized metal dock equipment and
our receiving and unloading hours are tailored to the trucking industry. M
Each phase of our fulfillment is designed to reduce proce ssing and shipping
costs while improving consumer acceptance and response to your project. M
Our 800,000 square foot facilities are fully secured wit h a sophisticated
camera security system featuring infrared motion detector s.

Recognized Compatibility Recognized Compatibility
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MFLS Warehouse Management System (Logistica) is an advanced warehouse
management solution offering solid performance and reliability, developed to enable
unlimited scalability and flexibility, assuring com patibility with our clients.
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Motivational has the flexibility and technology to accommodate your retailers varied
requirements.
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Our warehouses are outfitted with sophisticated equ ipment and the newest technology
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Our warehouses are outfitted with sophisticated equ ipment and the newest technology utilizing true real time Radio Frequency scanning a nd printing, thereby allowing
immediate visibility to our customers for receiving , order preparation status, departure
information, freight costs and inventory status.
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Clients data is visible in real time and accessible 24-7 from Motivational's LogistiShare
website via the web, anywhere and anytime.
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In 2004 Motivational was selected as one of the top 10 Logistics providers to Wal-Mart
and an award winner with Target as our client list continues to grow our list of retailers
expands to include the top 100 retailers in the cou ntry.

EDI Solution and Support EDI Solution and Support
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MFLS understands EDI and through integration provides an easy-to-use web delivered platform
that makes it possible for small, medium and large businesses to meet retail compliance
requirements and manage large supply chains.
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MFLS openly advises clients of EDI solutions availa ble and the relationship to the VAN used to
translate the EDI data. It is MFLS’s belief that t he client should retain control of their EDI soluti on
when possible. We walk our clients through their op tions and help them make the choice that best
fits their business model. Once a decision is made we can help facilitate the setup at a great
discount between the EDI partner and our client or integrate to their solution. Clients who own their
EDI solution and are able to utilize it as their bu siness grows. Our clients benefit from this direct
connect solution avoiding hidden charges by companies who claim to do in house EDI or those
who actually do their own and pass along those fees to clients. who actually do their own and pass along those fees to clients.
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For companies of any size our easy-to-use EDI solut ion offers clients the solution to achieve full
EDI compliance in a matter of weeks economically. S mall-to-medium sized companies are
empowered to easily establish trade relationships w ith an ever increasing number of retailers and
buying organizations.
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Our EDI solution comes with a 24-7 live support tea m that is ready to answer questions or resolve
issues when they arise with support services worldw ide and on–demand training problems are
solved quickly.
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It’s an exciting time in the EDI industry, and MFLS is proud to give you the assurance that we
understand your EDI challenges and look forward to demonstrating our ability to help optimize the
supply chain for both buyer and supplier. We welco me the opportunity to be part of your EDI team!

Retail Retail Experience Experience

Compliance & Chargeback Compliance & Chargeback
Avoidance! Avoidance!
• Retailer's Compliance
Guide. We create service
levels and compliance guide
rules specific to each client

Understanding and
MFLS
• Compliance Labeling and
the sending of the ASN
document are handled with
rules specific to each client that is specific to their
relationship with the
retailer.
Retailer

Understanding and interpreting the Compliance
Rules is a must to ensure a
healthy scorecard and buyer
relationship. MFLS is proud
of their client’s scores.
• YOUR SCORE IS OURS !
document are handled with the greatest of care to
ensure orders are fulfilled
and shipped meeting the
retailer specifications.
Warehouse

Implementation Implementation
CLIENT

Warehouse Tour Warehouse Tour
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Inventory
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Receiving
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Returns
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EDI
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Shipping
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Shipping
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Backorders
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Physicals
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Kitting
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LogistiShare
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Setup and Implementation

Inventory Inventory
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Inventory is reported in real time in summary or de tail.
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Report can be exported to excel
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Filters and Groups allow client to quickly access i nventory
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Inventory adjusts in real time as goods move in and out of the system
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Detailed inventory reporting is available nightly

Receiving Receiving
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Arrival of inventory to the warehouse is
recorded on Arrival Log listing time in and
out of carrier.
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Arrival of inventory is recorded in real time
in MFLS system.
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System created bar-coded labels are
affixed to each pallet received recording
the date, time, and purchase order.
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FIFO control is managed by keeping
inventory tied to the date and purchase
order received.
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Lot tracking at PO level capable.
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Inventory can be placed on hold at the PO
level.
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Inventory is recorded at the time the
labels are created against the arrival.
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Receipt notifications are emailed for easy
recording.

Radio Frequency Radio Frequency
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Radio Frequency (RF) live data
scanners are used through the day
providing updates in real time to
both Motivational systems. both Motivational systems.
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Process controls allow users to
link pallet tags to outbound orders
providing lot control and tracking.

Customer Returns Customer Returns
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Vendor Returns are sorted according to client specification s and
consolidated from multiple locations with the same RA nu mber. All
documentation is stripped from return and attached to a rrival document..
Goods are received as damaged until inspection or refurbi shment can
be performed.
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Warehouse Vendor Returns if returned from the DC level or carrier return for product that has not made contact with consume rs can be return for product that has not made contact with consume rs can be returned according to client specification as good stock and should be
first in line for movement out of the warehouse. M
Defective Products can be consolidated and returned to vend ors on
your behalf so that you can be compensated in either ne w products or
repayment.
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Refurbishment is performed at clients request by labor h our or by
quotation.

RTV Process RTV Process
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The Return to Vendor process is fully initiated by the DC or Retailer. Merchandise is
returned to the warehouse in one of two ways:
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Client issues a RA number which the retailer uses w hen returning the freight to
the warehouse. In turn the warehouse receives the g oods back against the
provided RA number providing a clear connection between the two.
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No RA is available on return and the goods are rece ived with the information
available to best notate who returned the goods
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Documents are stripped from the returned merchandise and it is returned based on
criteria levels established by the client.
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Goods are received with a sub item code to designat e they are returns usually –RTV
or –D if the goods are damaged.
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Returns are held until sufficient stock is availabl e to run a refurbishing line or de-
kitting line to pull components for use in re-kitti ng.
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Client receives notifications of all returns and do cuments are scanned for retrieval so
they can credit their customer in a timely manner a nd watch for credits taken from
their customer which are invalid or inflated.

EDI Capabilities EDI Capabilities
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Inbound/Outbound EDI file protocols include: M
X12 (940/945) (850/856)
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Fixed-position flat file
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Tab-delimited
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XML (via FTP or Web Service Call)
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XML (via FTP or Web Service Call)
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EDI connection methods include: M
Integration with your own in-house systems
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Integration with 3rd party EDI service providers (MFLS
is pre-wired with DiCentral) M
Web serviced EDI via Web only Providers

Shipping Shipping
Documents Documents

Open Orders Report Open Orders Report
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Unshipped order status
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Filter and Sort by date range or Retailer
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Summary of Goods Listed to fill orders

Backorders Backorders
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Backorders can be handled in two ways:
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Fill and Kill – backordered lines are checked at time of sh ipment.
The backorder is generated and then closed after shipping . M
Ship and Hold – backordered lines are held as backordered and
released as instructed by client in full or in partial a nd may be closed
at a later date.
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Orders shipped with backordered lines create a backorder ta ble which
can be viewed by clients on LogistiShare. M
Parent to Child relationship is retained for the backor dered item by
linking subsequent orders to the master order. M
Inventory availability is shown on the backorder page for easy
reference.

Physical Inventory Process Physical Inventory Process
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[ ] Backup data files.
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[ ] Clear any items in transit
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[ ] Cycle count adjust any discrepancies
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[ ] Run a summary copy and detail tag listing
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[ ] Freeze Inventory
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[ ] Assign count teams to rows and print cycle cou nt check sheet by row
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[ ] Determine items to count percentage / all.
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[ ] Begin 1st count using MFPS Edge Count Sheet Report.
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Enter the physical count information. Use the Physi cal Counts Tag Entry
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Enter the physical count information. Use the Physi cal Counts Tag Entry function to enter the counts recorded on the cycle count check sheet.
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[ ] Run calculation to determine discrepancies.
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[ ] Determine items to recount. Perform recount.
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[ ] Enter the physical recount information. Use th e Physical Counts Tag Entry
function to enter the counts recorded on the cycle count check sheet.
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[ ] Print and review the Variance Report for the b atches as part of the audit trail.
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[ ] Post physical to archive old data and set begi nning balances.
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Define Team 1: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
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Define Team 2: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Physical Inventory Process Rules Physical Inventory Process Rules
Physical inventory refers to the sighting, tagging or marking, describing, recording and reporting inventory on hand.
After completion of the physical inventory, The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for reconciling any differences.
A physical inventory of all property will be conducted in accordance with specific plans and schedules.
The objective of conducting any physical inventory regardless of methods of frequency, is to provide both the company
and client with the reasonable assurance that inventory is controlled and the records are accurate.
The Account Manager should be responsible for:
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Establishing a master schedule, which sets the beginning an d completion of both the physical count and the
reconciliation.
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Assuring the adequacy of the physical inventory plan and that the physical inventory is properly taken, reconcil ed and
posted to the property records systems.
Areas the Inventory Control Manager may be assigned to accomplish are:
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Submitting an annual inventory plan to Account Manager.
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Oversight of the physical inventories.
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Oversight of the physical inventories.
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Reconciling the inventories.
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Reporting the results.
The following guidelines must
be followed when conducting a physical inventory:
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The personnel who perform the physical inventory count are not to be the same individuals who maintain the p roperty
records or
have custody of the property.
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All physical inventories must
be taken from the floor to the records, not from the records to the floor.
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Physical inventory count documents and any reconciliation actions taken are posted to the appropriate accountable
records.
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Count documents and all listings of adjustments must be re tained for four years after final payment of the app licable
contract.
The Inventory Control Manager should submit the results of the count within 5 working days.
The report will further identify all discrepancies disclosed by the physical inventory and will include:
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A signed statement that the physical inventory has been completed
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the date of completion, and
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that the inventory was found to be in agreement with the Clients Records Systems except for the discrepancies not ed.

Kitting Process Kitting Process
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Slap n Ship
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Kitting
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Labeling
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Re-boxing
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Refurbishing
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Shrink
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wrap
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We offer many value added services providing 30 years of experience.
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Kitting projects are either run by estimate with su fficient time study or by labor hour.
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Shrink
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wrap
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Display Assembly
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Gluing
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Mounting
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Folding
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Rebate Programs
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Reverse Logistics RTS
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Quality Control Inspections
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Testing
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Vendor Compliance
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Packaging
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Cross Dock Programs

Rework & Special Projects Rework & Special Projects
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Our assembly and kitting services can help control costs by savin g labor,
overhead and inventory costs. We are able to support your special projects
with quick turnaround times and flexibility to include:
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Rework/salvage of obsolete inventory
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Packaging projects and special one time production runs
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Short runs
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Special projects
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Special projects
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Assembly work that doesn't fit your production process
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Hand assembly, sub-assembly, pick and pack services, sorting, pro duct
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Rework or inspection to include electrical testing
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Quality Control
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Re-skin goods for Retail
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Kitting goods in many configurations to meets sales expect ations

Storage Optimization Storage Optimization
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Space utilization is one of the primary constraints of an y warehouse. It is a
critical that it be maintained effectively to keep costs do wn and operate
efficiently. M
Our velocity report enables us to at a glance look at the warehouse and
measure the activity of our clients inventory.
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Using this tool we can use put away logic to improve oper ational workflow
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Using this tool we can use put away logic to improve oper ational workflow and throughput.
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Ensuring that the goods moving out most frequent are sta ged accordingly
and space used in the most effective manner.
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Accounts are managed between buildings as either bulk stack product or
goods requiring rack locations with over 800,000 square fe et of space your
goods are sure to find a secure home.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Tools Tools
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LogistiShare - online reporting system updated daily in real time
providing 24/7 access via the web.
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Inventory Reports
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Unshipped Order Reports
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Shipping Reports
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Shipping Reports
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Receiving Reports
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Velocity and Forecast Reports
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Scanned Documents
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Search Filters and Export to Excel
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Nightly Reports – daily, weekly, monthly, program to date
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Complete Nightly Account Export – daily account activity a vailable
nightly for export to client for import into CRM syste m; includes all
account activity.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Communication Communication
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Communication Protocols M
Secure FTP –we can provide you with a secure FTP
site for your data. M
HTTPs –we can pick up or drop off to your secure website. website.
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Password Zip files –we can automatically protect zip
files with a password. M
Confirmation Emails to confirm data transmission –we
confirm data transfers with order counts and file
names to ensure accurate transmission and
processing of data.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Dashboard Dashboard
Client Dashboard allows multi-program
reporting for those clients who want to
keep records and inventory separate by
program or entity.
Load Stats Provides a Quick Look at the Status of
all unshipped purchase orders called departures.
1650 - NYKO Technologies Inc. 8Unshipped Departures 4Open Departures (3Open Departures with Commits)
4Closed Departures (4Closed Departures with
Commits)
0Open EDI Orders

LogistiShare LogistiShare ––Dashboard Dashboard
Data can be accessed from quick links
or folders.
Data is updated in real time allowing
visibility to the warehouse functions
24-7 via the web.
Data can be extracted to excel at
anytime for further manipulation.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Dashboard Dashboard
Metrics are available to track outbound and inbound acti vity.
This allows you to monitor how the account is handled an d
allows us to suggest and point out ways of improving you r
timelines should backorders or JIT inventory cause you to f all
behind.

LogistiShare LogistiShare ––Dashboard Dashboard
Nightly Reports are run and placed for
clients to extract each morning or as
they need.
This allows for daily reconciliation of all
account activity and transparent account activity and transparent accountability.
If a standard report isn’t the right fit a
custom report is days away.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Dashboard Dashboard
Outbound orders are updated in real time and
linked to online carrier tracking for Carriers
that offer it.
Negotiated bills of lading are scanned and
provided for online viewing allowing quick
resolution when a copy is requested.
Freight costs if provided by MFLS are shown Freight costs if provided by MFLS are shown for easy reconciliation and accounting of
usage.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Dashboard Dashboard
Goods received are noted at time of arrival.
Arrivals are then received and notifications sent via em ail preferences set by clients.
Documents provided by the agent who delivers the merchandise are scanned and provided for online viewing or
nightly download.
This allows daily reconciliation of purchases with your ve ndors without waiting on paperwork from the warehouse.
Receipts are PO driven and can be tracked by LOT, Expira tion, and FIFO when required. Date of entry is connect ed
to merchandise throughout it’s life cycle.

LogistiShare LogistiShare --Dashboard Dashboard
Administrative reports are available as well as use r settings allowing customized user access.
Preferences for notifications can be controlled by the client
or hard coded by during setup to prevent changes by users
for those members who are primary agents for data.

Contacts Contacts
President:
Hal Altman x214
Vice President of Retail Logistics
Cheryl Nataren x562
For More Information Please Visit Our Website
Phone:
(909)
517
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2200
Phone:
(909)
517
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2200
Fax: (909) 517-1570
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
15820 Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA 91708
6810 Bickmore Avenue, Chino, CA 91708
Call us or come for a personalized facility tour!