Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), remanufacturers, retailers and wholesalers establish warehouse kitting procedures to make ordering easier for their distribution network. By packaging separate-but-related items together under one part number, organizations save both time and money. Often these kitting services are outsourced to warehousing and supply chain experts instead of performed in-house. In-house kitting requires initial capital investment, […]
Encompassing a wide range of industries from automotive, electronics, agricultural, utilities, industrial, construction, trucking/transportation, marine and other manufacturing industries, remanufacturing is an important process in product life cycles and sustainability. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) depend on this remanufacturing cycle to extend the life of their products, components and parts. OEMs can utilize remanufacturing service centers
A Unique Culture NewStream Enterprises, LLC is a full-service packaging, fulfillment, warehousing, assembly, distribution and supply chain management business centrally located in Springfield, Missouri. We are an employee-owned company that practices open-book management and business planning, as well as constant improvement processes that involve everyone on the team. These practices have shaped a culture of
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With the use of a fulfillment center, companies reduce the burden of overhead and labor costs associated with shipping, storing and managing inventory. Not all companies have the capacity to develop and manage their own fulfillment center and instead, seek to partner with fulfillment companies. A strategic partnership with a warehouse and fulfillment center can also
Product kitting allows original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to choose to create a kit of related items under one SKU. This increases the ease of ordering for the dealer. In the case of kits intended for United States Military or Defense use, the items packaged together must adhere to rigorous quality standards. These standards, known as
If you have never worked with a 3PL (3rd party logistics) provider before, you may be unsure about how to go about finding and vetting one. There are significant benefits associated with 3PL warehouse services if you find the right partner. Following are various factors to consider when looking for a 3PL with which to partner. Why
NewStream Enterprises, LLC began providing kitting and distribution services as part of a government/defense contract for a large, on and off highway original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in 2008. Over the past eleven years, NewStream has shown extensive capacity and flexibility, developed standards and technologies, and upheld quality metrics set forth by the OEM and the
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The Department of Defense has strict standards for contract packaging and warehousing. These requirements dictate everything from package markings to inspections and facility security. It makes perfect sense that there are clear directives for these environments, of course. We want to ensure that products that are stored for the military are secure, accounted for and
As industries today continue to segment themselves into more well-defined niches, their needs become more specific as well. As a result, and not surprisingly, companies needing warehousing and storage assistance look for solutions tailored to the unique challenges of their industry. Outsourcing Warehousing Services Building a warehouse and hiring/training staff is a huge investment that
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Many corporations today understand the role logistics and supply chain management plays in successful business operations. Developing an optimized and well-executed logistics strategy requires the right expertise, infrastructure and human capital. With many businesses lacking these capabilities and focusing on core competencies, it’s no wonder they often look to outsource their needs to those specializing in logistics.
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