Why Over-Deck Your Halls — and DCs? Turn to Redwood Instead

If you’ve entered a retail store lately, then you know it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The shelves and aisles are packed with festive merchandise, twinkling lights are glowing, and Michael Bublé is crooning over the sound system. Is it us? Or does the holiday season seem to start earlier every year? 

As we kick-off the most wonderful time of the year, what’s the vibe in your warehouses? Is  everything neatly arranged and easily navigated? Or is it feeling a little crowded and chaotic? Have you over-decked your halls?

It may be tempting to cut costs by overloading your distribution centers (DCs) during peak season, but, in Redwood’s experience, there are more risks than rewards. You’re making travel distances long and complex, creating overly complicated picking processes, and losing time and labor efficiency. You’re also risking product damage and creating potential safety hazards. It’s a strategy that’s sure to land you on the naughty list.  

But Redwood can help move you to the nice list — as well as the profitable and efficient list — starting right now. We have the available warehousing space and labor resources you need in three of our customer distribution centers. Redwood can take on your inventory immediately via our managed distribution service offering, so you don’t have to navigate labor shortages, limited availability and rising leasing costs on your way to expansion.  

Check out these three strategically and centrally located warehouses that are available today, fully staffed and ready to provide a range of services: 

• Carol Stream, Illinois. Redwood can offer 800 racked pallet spaces and over 10,000 square feet of floor space in this shared customer DC, with flexible fulfillment options. Our value-added services include storage, as well as pick-and-pack support.
• Alsip, Illinois. Redwood has 78,000 square feet of open, dedicated space available in this centrally located DC. Forget the limitations of pre-configured layouts; this space can be customized to meet your specific inventory needs and exact operational flows. 
• El Paso, Texas. Redwood can offer up to 100,000 square feet of space in this multi-tenant warehouse that’s already up and running, supported by Oracle WMS and on-site personnel. Whether you’re supporting cross-border logistics or need a centrally located southern facility, you can quickly establish turnkey distribution and flexible fulfillment here. 

Don’t Ride Out the Inventory Storm Alone 

A lot of inventory is a good thing. It typically means you’re busy, with a high volume of orders and a healthy demand forecast. But there’s no denying that a crowded, disorganized warehouse is a problem, from both a cost and service perspective. Many Redwood distribution customers find themselves snowed in by inventory over time, wondering how they got there.  

As a full-service 4PL, Redwood can create a customized managed distribution solution that makes sense for your unique challenges, whether seasonal or long-term. We go beyond offering physical space to ensure your warehousing operations are optimized across every activity. By leveraging Oracle WMS and other advanced solutions, we’ll accelerate your fulfillment processes, reduce your costs, and connect to your larger supply chain in real time. You’ll still enjoy complete visibility and control, as Redwood’s managed operations function as a seamless extension of your own business.  

Why wait? Maybe there’s still time to expand before the 12 days of Christmas. Or maybe you can start on a New Year’s resolution to operate more efficiently in 2025. In any case, you can start unwrapping increased distribution space, improved service and greater cost effectiveness by contacting Redwood today.