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B2B Last Mile Logistics in Los Angeles, California

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Supply chain logistics within the eCommerce sector starts with business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce. Westset Logistics is a leading third-party logistics provider, or 3PL, in Los Angeles specializing in B2B eCommerce by providing last mile logistics solutions, warehousing and moving pallet loads. Westset Logistics prioritizes the consumer when providing these services to clients. We support our clients …

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Westset Logistics – Dry Foods 3PL Division Will Be At SupplySide West 2018

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Informa Exhibitions’ Global Health & Nutrition Network will host the SupplySide West trade show from November 6th through November 10th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada! With over 20 years of experience, SupplySide West is the largest trade show and educational forum where professionals in the health and nutrition industry gather. The focus …

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Making a Poor Choice in a 3PL: Don’t Take the Risk

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Third Party Logistics Providers, also known as 3PLs, are companies that arrange shipments as well as provide and manage transportation and related services for shippers, freight carriers, and other companies. 3PLs are becoming a critical component in the logistics industry, making important changes over time to adapt to changing customer needs and higher levels of …

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Manufacturing Surges in the USA – The Importance of a 3PL Partnership.

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The U.S. economy has recovered considerably since the Great Recession and this trend has continued on into 2018. U.S. manufacturers have particularly benefited from this economic growth, which has been driven by two factors: strength in the global economy as well as tax reform measures at home. The Institute for Supply Management forecasted that the …

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Last Mile Logistics – Last Mile LTL Trucking and a 3PL

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Using Third Party Logistics, or 3PL solutions is a smart new trend in which companies use third-party businesses to outsource their logistics needs. Westset Logistics is a leading 3PL near the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and 30 minutes from LAX, (Los Angeles International Airport). Typically, logistic needs include transportation, distribution, warehousing, and/or …

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Exporting and 3PL Options in Los Angeles

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Are you exporting or thinking about exporting to the USA via Los Angeles, California? This blog is focused on why International Manufacturers choose 3PL Westset Logistics, Los Angeles As an exporter to the USA, the unknowns include, but are not limited to, the notion of logistics, product warehousing, and ensuring that purchase orders are met, …

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3PL Dry Foods Division: Expansion in Downey, California

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Are you a manufacturer of dry food products? Are you exporting dry food products to California via the ports of Los Angeles, San Diego or Long Beach? Westset Logistics is a leading 3PL headquartered in La Mirada, a city in close proximity to LAX and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. With increased …

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Why is Westset Logistics the Best 3PL for your Dry Foods?

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Be it spices, tea leaves or coffee grounds, Westset Logistics, a Los Angeles based third-party logistics (3PL) company, serves well as a full turnkey 3PL and logistics partner. The facility currently holds a large amount of dry foods and continues to provide excellent storage and order fulfillment services from its warehouse spaces in La Mirada, …

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Re-shoring and the benefits of partnering up with a 3PL

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As the manufacturing sector takes on growth in the USA, the opportunities to grow American based manufacturing company’s runs into an exciting phase. However there are various issues with settling into a manufacturing mindset, after years of it being outsourced to the Far East. This includes, but is not limited to, vocational skills training, establishing …

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Why exporting to the USA is timely

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With the US Dollar strengthening against major international currencies, it presents an opportunity for manufacturers to export to the USA. For example, the British pound fell to a 31 year low against the US dollar.  As much as we are seeing a gloomy report by Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential elections that the US …

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Total Transportation & Distribution, Inc. Wins 2016 Inland Empire Global Innovation Award for Effective Supply Chain Management

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Total Transportation & Distribution, Inc. Wins 2016 Inland Empire Global Innovation Award for Effective Supply Chain Management RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2016­­—Integrated transportation and distribution solutions firm Total Transportation & Distribution, Inc. recently received a 2016 Annual Inland Empire Global Innovation Award at a ceremony held at Cal State, San Bernardino. The award, presented …

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In the Community

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Total Transportation and Distribution continues to grow, contributing to the economic expansion and increased employment in California. The owners are also mindful that with growth comes the opportunity to participate more in the community. The note we see, is a Thank You note from the Volunteers and Staff of Mea Ola’s Place..…A Place For Survivors! …

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The Made In USA Challenge for US Business Owners

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As the sparing continues between our presidential candidates, we hear about domestic job losses in the manufacturing sector of up to 5 million jobs since the year 2000. We also hear about re-shoring of US companies who are re-establishing manufacturing in the USA. USA Today reported back in April 2016 that leading corporates such as …

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Demand for Electronic Gadgets

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In a recent article in the San Diego Tribune, The California Technology Association (formerly the Consumer Electronics Association) quoted that 60% of Americans doing back-to-school shopping are expected to purchase electronic gadgets this year. This includes items like portable memory, calculators, headphones, protective cases for mobile devices, laptops, computer software, external hard drives, tablets and …

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Delicate Handling of Undergarments – by Westset Logistics, Los Angeles.

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Undergarments! Yes boxers, underwear, bras, panties, lingerie, corsets, are items world consumers need and use every single day. With the Kardashians flaunting underwear smartphone selfies, undergarments are becoming “outergarments’ in this day and age. It is a fashion item and statement for everyday living. Back in 2014, Euromonitor reported that the world under garment market …

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Moving Industrial Goods in SoCAL? Get it right with www.ttdwest.com

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Brexit may have caused some major global turbulence over the past week. We are optimistic that the stock market crash is only temporary and that the US will continue to thrive and grow especially in Southern California. It is business as usual at Total Transportation and Distribution a.k.a. Total, we have our act together and …

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Your Food Is Safe with us at Westset Logistics, 3PL

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Careful handling of food ingredients or anything related to food is so important. It is a challenge because at some point consumers, i.e you or I, will be ingesting the product. How many times have we seen food poisoning cases, deaths, chronically ill children and adults all over the world caused by mishandling of food …

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Southern California’s trucking service for the cosmetics industry

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The global cosmetics market was approximately $USD 460 Billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $675 by 2020 growing at a rate of 6.4%. The term cosmetics relates to skin care, hair care, perfume, oral hygiene care products all of which falls under the category of the FMCG sector. The supply chain tends to …

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Transparency: Key to Sustainability in your Supply Chain

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A recent article in Supply Chain Management Review (http://www.scmr.com/article/transparency_and_integrity_theyre_prerequisites_for_supply_chain_sustainabi) has the team at Westset Logistics thinking a lot about the increasing importance of transparency in our role as the fulfillment link in the business-to-consumer supply chain network. From the article, by Prof. Diane A. Mollenkopf: …supply chain transparency is of strategic importance to companies seeking …

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Mergers and Acquisitions in the 3PL Universe

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For decades, mergers and acquisitions were a staple of the logistics industry, serving as the key avenue for achieving scale, expanding geographic reach, and acquiring coverage of specific industries. This trend slowed significantly in the global recession of 2008, but the last year has shown a resurgence and steady rise in mergers and acquisitions in …

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Tips on How to Choose the Right 3PL Partner

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If your business’s shipping, receiving, and inventory management is starting to take inordinate amounts of time and resources, then it may be time to outsource these duties to a professional. When you partner with a Third Party Logistics (3PL) firm, you place all of these duties in their hands, leaving you to do what you …

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Keeping an Eye on Order Accuracy

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Accuracy in order fulfillment is an enormously crucial ingredient in the success of any business endeavor.  Well beyond the flow of your website, the conversion power of your sales team, or the reach of your marketing, if you break your promise to the consumer by shipping them the wrong product, you’ve lost their trust, and …

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The Benefits of Dealing with a Mid Size Company for Logistics

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When Total Transportation was founded in 1989, one thing served as a defining principle: the customer is king. Which is why we’re always so ecstatic to receive feedback such as this (via Facebook [link: https://www.facebook.com/TotalTransportationandDistribution): Very impressed! The driver who had to deliver my load of shipping boxes in La Mesa today had to haul them …

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Westset Logistics Southern California 3PL Attends IWLA Conference and Expo

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Westset Logistics is a Southern California 3PL facility based in La Mirada. Founder Guy Dominguez has always focused the company on providing top notch customer service alongside keeping up with industry expectations and as previously mentioned back in March 2015, Westset a leading Southern California 3PL is now a proud member of the IWLA. Mr. Dominguez, …

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Westset will be attending The 2015 IWLA Convention & Expo

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The IWLA Convention & Expo is the warehouse logistics industry’s premier event for education, networking and product/service information. Guy Dominguez, President and Founder of Westset Logistics will be attending and networking at this event. If you are interested in discussing warehousing and logistics for the West Coast of the USA, please feel free to write …

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Westset Logistics Continues Expansion

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Westset Logistics, a warehousing and distribution brand based in La Mirada, California, is capitalizing on expansion opportunities and growing their operations at a rate unprecedented for west coast third party logistics companies (3PLs). In addition to expanding their Southern California facilities, Westset is implementing sweeping infrastructure and technology improvements to streamline service of their customer …

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Holiday Logistics

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The PICK and PACK ERA “Pick and pack” is a service more and more companies require with the explosion of internet sales a.k.a. eCommerce. On a daily basis, Westset Logistics provides pick and pack services for various clothing, electronics, soft furnishings and shoe manufacturers who require small orders to be shipped out directly to online …

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Does your 3PL answer the phone when you CALL?

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A lot of product based businesses, be it manufacturers, wholesalers or distributors are looking to experience growth and increased profits. The cost of human capital in functional areas such as warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and supply chain can add up to significant overhead costs. The notion of outsourcing to a Southern California 3PL becomes very attractive …

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Merger Announcement

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We are pleased to announce a merger between Lazer Truck Lines and Total Transportation effective immediately. The owners of Lazer Truck Lines, Bill and Trisha Desatoff, owned the business for over 25 years.  They recently made the decision to start enjoying some retirement and extended an offer to join forces with Total.   Bill is in …

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A Picture Spells a Thousand Words…..Why Total Transportation and Westset Logistics invested in a branding exercise.

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Although operating under two brands and value propositions, Total Transportation (Total) and Westset Logistics (Westset) operate under one ownership.  Both companies offer a serviced based solution in Southern California. Total is Southern California focused in general freight delivery and logistics and Westset has a USA and International focus with a Class A 3PL and distribution …

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BENEFITS OF A Southern California 3PL USING WMS

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When choosing a Third Party Logistics (3PL) partnership it is extremely beneficial to opt for one with a cloud based Warehouse Management System (WMS) such as what is implemented at Westset Logistics. The yielded benefits of any company involving stock control for using a 3PL with a great WMS range from convenience to significant. Human …

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European fashion manufacturers should export to USA

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European fashion manufacturers who design and fabricate high-end premium clothing and accessories indeed have a disproportionate amount of their warehousing on the East Coast of the US .  This is particularly counterintuitive as Los Angeles has some of the highest demand for it in the world.  Los Angeles being the world’s main entertainment capital means …

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Cost Savings by Outsourcing Warehouse and Distribution to California 3PL’s like Westset

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In today’s precarious economic climate companies are continuously seeking cost savings.  By outsourcing Warehouse and Distribution functions to Southern California Third Party Logistics (Southern California 3PL) firms like Westset Logistics, cost savings are attainable. How is outsourcing Warehouse and Distribution cheaper than doing it in-house? Cost savings can be achieved by various direct and indirect …

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The role Southern California 3PL’s like Westset Logistics could have in bringing back the textiles industry to America.

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The textile industry in America has been looking rather bleak for quite some time now. With international outsourcing being significantly cheaper there have been over 650 textile plant closures in the United States since the late 1990’s alone. However most of these offshore plants have been located in developing countries such as China, a nation …

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Southern California 3PL – Offers Pick and Pack for Customers

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eMarketer.com predicts worldwide B2C (business-to-consumer) eCommerce sales to increase by a staggering 20.1% this year, reaching $1.5 trillion. This drastic growth is largely due to increased use of online purchasing through mobile devices and, greater shipping and payment options. In a report by Forrester, U.S. Online Retail Forecast, 2009 to 2014, analysts Sucharita Mulpuru and …

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Stepping Up and Expanding

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Total Transportation and Distribution has recently strengthened its’ growth plans putting human capital and equipment as the number one priority for the business. Tammy Stagner, HR Director for the company has been working very closely with President Guy Dominguez in a restructuring plan to make sure the company is prepared for growth. This includes re-emphasizing …

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What are the benefits of using a 3PL?

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Newly established companies and small businesses will often seek the services of a third party logistics company (3PL). While the 3PL provider offers assembling, packaging, storing and distribution solutions, businesses can focus their attention on more important objectives. 3PL companies are experts in their field and can therefore ensure that customers are supplied with products …

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Westset Logistic’s Grand Opening, 25th April 2013

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120 people gathered at the La Mirada, CA terminal to celebrate the Grand Opening of Westset Logistics, a leading 3PL warehouse and distribution company. Guy and Ruben Dominguez welcomed key sponsors who started setting up at about 3PM, an hour before the main registration took place. Greg Clement from BKCG Attorney’s was one of the …

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Celebrating 17 years at Westset Logistics

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Luis Serrano, is celebrating his 17th year with Westset Logistics. He has been instrumental in the evolution of the business from it’s pioneering days. “Staff at Westset and our sister company Total Transportation and Distribution, are very loyal to the owners of the company” says Serrano, Warehouse Manager. There are plenty of other 3PL’s in …

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Westset’s Grand Opening – now scheduled for the 25th of April 2013

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Westset Logistics has recently moved to a larger location based in La Mirada, CA. the 135,000 sf facility will host both customers and the local business community for it’s grand opening early March 2013. “Our aim is to involve all stakeholders within the business community” says Guy Dominguez, President for Westset Logistics & Total Transportation …

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Creating efficiencies at Westset is a Number One Priority

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  With increased traffic in inbound and outbound shipments, the owners of Westset have invested in building out 4 additional low leveler docking bays at Westset’s, La Mirada facility. “Progress has been on track to date and once all 4 bays are operational we will be able to create better efficiencies for our clients” says …

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Bowron Sheepskins chooses Westset Logistics

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Bowron Sheepskins a New Zealand tannery has chosen Westset Logistics as their main 3PL for distribution of their products in North America. With the help of Iffel  International, who perform sales and marketing services in the USA for Bowron, the synergies between Bowron, Westset and Iffel have made this a win win partnership for all …

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