Atlanta Distribution: Where Accessibility and Scalability Converge to Power Supply Chains

For retailers, manufacturers and e-commerce organizations, strategic positioning is paramount in today’s competitive supply chain landscape. Being able to scale inventory and streamline distribution and fulfillment operations is key to meeting the demands of end consumers and maintaining positive partner relationships. In order to accomplish this while optimizing costs, there is a growing need for strategically positioned warehousing and distribution operations throughout the U.S., and Atlanta is one notable hub that is changing the game for many companies.

The Rising Star of Logistics

Atlanta is becoming an increasingly advantageous location for companies to establish and scale warehousing, distribution and fulfillment operations. With prime positioning within the U.S. — 80 percent of U.S. consumers are reachable from Atlanta within two truckload days, and direct flights exist to all major markets from Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — Atlanta cannot be overlooked as a integral part of any major supply chain. With direct access to I-85 and I-75 and nearby access to many other interstates, Atlanta is uniquely positioned as a distribution hub for not only the Southeast, but the entire U.S. and beyond.

Beyond its geographical location, Atlanta offers a number of advantages for supply chain organizations to consider, including:

• A culture of innovation: Atlanta has emerged in recent years as a breeding ground for innovation and technology to fuel economic growth, with manufacturing, real estate/urban development and sustainability initiatives serving as additional benefits for those making supply chain investments in the region.
• Competitive rates: Real estate development has led to additional warehousing in the area, often at much lower rates than other major cities.
• Abundance of labor: With a number of universities and technical schools featuring logistics programs, Atlanta boasts a large population of workers who are knowledgeable and skilled in supply chain logistics.
• Multimodal access: Hartsfield-Jackson is known as the busiest airport in the world, making it ideal for air cargo operations. Atlanta also has access to multiple rail lines (e.g., Norfolk Southern and CSX) that flow through the city, with rail and trucking connections available to the Port of Savannah and Port of Charleston.
• Business-friendly climate: Georgia is consistently ranked within the top states to do business, and for good reason. In addition to its strategic positioning, tax incentives are available for warehousing, manufacturing and logistics firms, making it an ideal location for retail and e-commerce distribution and fulfillment operations.

Build a Competitive Advantage With an Experienced Partner

Companies that utilize Atlanta as a strategic hub for their logistics operations are already ahead of the curve, but working with the right partner to flex and scale operations as needs change is critical when it comes to maximizing the benefits. A 3PL who listens and understands needs and challenges can help to achieve your goals while reducing overhead, providing full visibility, streamlining fulfillment processes and improving delivery times.

Enter NXTPoint Logistics — a people-powered, customer-driven logistics partner with 180,000 square feet of Class A warehousing space in the Atlanta area designed to help optimize your supply chain for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With a keen focus on custom-tailored solutions, we work to create warehousing, distribution and fulfillment strategies that are built around your unique goals and needs rather than requiring your organization to conform to a pre-designed system, so you never have to compromise.

Key features of our Atlanta warehouse include:

• 180,000 square feet of Class A space
• Licensed food-grade warehousing
• 48-foot ceilings
• 18 dock doors
• Pick/pack, labeling, fulfillment and value-added services
• Consolidation/de-consolidation
• KPI metric reporting
• Customized storage solutions
• Customer requirement compliance
• Barcoding/scanning Inventory control management
• Inventory tracking
• Robust security system

Whether you’re a retailer looking to store goods ahead of peak season or a manufacturer seeking cost-effective storage in a strategic location, NXTPoint offers customized solutions that are tailored around your individual needs and backed by our award-winning technology for advanced inventory control and visibility. Regardless of your needs, our team is committed to partnering every step of the way to help scale your operations as necessary for optimal performance.

To learn more about NXTPoint Logistics’ Atlanta warehousing a distribution services and how our team can help create competitive advantage in your supply chain, click here or reach out to our experts.