Customized and Value-Added Warehousing

Co-locating value-added services within our distribution centers reduces your warehousing and transportation costs. By performing customization where products are stored, we remove transportation to separate facilities, prevent double handling, and avoid premium charges that co-packers charge for work. Our campus model enables resource sharing across operations, reducing labor costs. Clients typically see cost reductions through decreased transportation, lower labor expenses, elimination of co-packer premiums, and improved inventory turns through VMI services.

GEODIS provides comprehensive kitting services ranging from simple component bundling to complex assembly operations. Our capabilities include standard kitting combining two or more items, promotional bundles for marketing campaigns, temperature-controlled kitting with dry ice, subscription box assembly with monthly variations, and literature insertion for product documentation. We operate automated kitting lines for high-volume operations achieving extremely high accuracy. Our assembly services extend to light manufacturing, final product assembly, and postponement strategies that delay customization until orders are received. Each solution is designed around your specific requirements and volumes.

Our VMI services optimize your inventory levels automatically. We connect our systems with yours to monitor stock levels in real-time, use predictive analytics to forecast demand, and trigger replenishment based on customizable parameters. This proactive approach ensures products are available when needed while minimizing excess inventory. We've implemented VMI solutions across industries, including healthcare with expiration date controls and high-tech with valuable component management. The result is improved cash flow through reduced inventory investment while maintaining or improving service levels.

GEODIS offers extensive custom packaging solutions designed to protect products while enhancing your brand presentation. Our services include eCommerce packaging optimization with right-sizing technology, gift wrapping to brand standards, retail-specific packaging for major chains, secure packaging for fragile items, and sustainable packaging options. We operate automated packaging lines with print-and-apply capabilities, create custom subscription shippers, and design displays from countertop units to full pallets. Our PACS team provides complete design services, including structural engineering and graphic design, that creates packaging that differentiates your products.

Implementation speed depends on service complexity, but we have an established infrastructure that supports rapid deployment. Simple services like labeling or basic kitting can launch quickly using existing equipment and trained staff. Complex automated solutions typically require 60-90 days for equipment installation and testing. Our multi-client campus model provides very fast access to space and labor for most services. We maintain dedicated PACS implementation teams who manage everything from process design to staff training. Many clients start with manual processes to prove concepts, then scale with automation based on volume growth.

Quality control is embedded throughout our value-added service operations. We perform inbound inspection to verify products meet specifications, implement in-process checks at each customization step, conduct final validation before products enter fulfillment, and maintain lot tracking for complete traceability. Our First Article Inspection (FAI) services ensure new products meet requirements before full production. We document all quality metrics and provide detailed reporting through our Visibility Portal. Certifications including ISO 9001 and FDA registration support regulated product handling.

Yes. Seasonal flexibility is built into our operating model through our multi-client campuses that enable resource sharing. During peak periods, we shift trained workers between facilities and deploy temporary equipment as needed. Our 20+ campus environments maintain surge capacity for promotional periods. Many clients use our services specifically for seasonal customization, like holiday gift wrapping or back-to-school kitting. This flexibility extends to our automated systems, which we configure to handle varying product mixes and volumes throughout the year.

Integration between value-added services and fulfillment creates seamless order processing from customization through delivery. Products requiring value-added services are automatically flagged in our WMS and routed to the appropriate service areas. Once customization is complete, items flow directly into further operations without intermediate storage. Our unified technology platform provides visibility across all processes, enabling real-time order tracking. This integration extends to our transportation network, optimizing outbound shipping based on customer requirements. The result is faster order processing with fewer touches and lower costs compared to separate facilities.