Verst Group Logistics Capabilities

Verst Group Logistics Capabilities
Verst Group Logistics
Our family-owned company provides fully integrated
warehousing, transportation and packaging services.
Verst Group Logistics is passionate about making our
customers first with their customers by streamlining the
logistics of moving products to market.
Be First With Verst.
History of Verst Group Logistics
J.C. Buckles Warehouse
(Buckles) opened for
business in 1854.
1854
J.C. Buckles
Warehouse
Buckle’s
Warehouse
1966
1968
We simplify our customers’
logistics world!
1970s
1980s
Purchased Acquired
1970’s
Strothman J.C Buckles
Express
Warehouse
1980’s
1988
Today, Verst Group Logistics is the
largest family-owned third party
logistics operator in the Midwest.
1991
AMF
Merged
CTW
Verst Group
Dry Ridge Logistics
Distribution
1998
2002 2004
All
Zenith Logistics Contract
Packaging Companies
Merged
Verst Group
Logistics, Inc.
Today
Verst Group Logistics
Company Profile
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Family Owned
Founded in 1966
1300 Employees
17 Locations
Over 4.2 Million Sq. / Ft.
Over 125 Trucks
Over 300 Trailers
Contract Packaging
Warehousing & Distribution
Transportation & Brokerage
Warehousing
17 locations KY, IN, OH
Typical Verst Warehouse Operation:
• 180,000 – 775,000 Sq. Ft.
• 30+ Truck Doors
• Rail Doors – In Multiple locations
• 30’ High Ceilings
• Rack/Floor Storage
• Advanced WMS Systems
• AIB Certification
• Food Safe Operations
• Fully RF Integrated
• Secure Truck Parking
• Close Proximity to I-75
• Public Warehousing
Transportation
Regional Asset Based Fleet & National
Full Service Transportation Services
• Headquarters located at Corporate Offices
• Domiciled with Drivers and Live Dispatchers in:
– Walton, KY
– Cincinnati, OH
– Louisville, KY
• Over 100 Late Model Tractors
• Over 250 48’ & 53’ Trailers
• Same Day Service
• Yard & Shuttle Service
• Real Time Communications
• Team Service for Expedited Shipments
• 48 State Brokerage Authority
• Intermodal Services
• Dedicated Operations
• EPA Smartway Transport Partner
Verst Group Logistics – Locations
Blue Ash, OH
11015 Kenwood
Covington, KY
3775 Lake Park Dr
Cincinnati, OH
11880 Enterprise Ave
Florence, KY
10176 Dixie Highway
Springdale, OH
9696 International
Hebron, KY
2200 Gateway
Troy, OH
Lincoln Ave
Walton, KY
300 Shorland Dr.
Woodlawn, OH
Zenith – GlendaleMilford Rd
Walton, KY
340 Shorland Dr.
Indianapolis, IN
Zenith – English Ave
Louisville, KY
Zenith – Nelson
Miller Pkwy
Austell, GA
7924 Troon Circle
Louisville, KY
1234 Gardiner
Safety
• Observations: At least two per day per supervisor and
the information gathered is used to uncover trends
enabling us to reduce risks. 50k+ observations completed
to date. Quality audited weekly.
– Observations/interactive conversations with management
and employees on the floor discussing hazards proactively
• Incident Investigations: Used to educate the whole
company within 48 hrs of the incident (Safety Alert).
Audited to ensure we have assurance that the incident
will not be repeated.
– Thorough incident investigations with root cause analysis,
open-ended questions and total facility and company
involvement to reduce risk of reoccurrence
• Pre-shift Meetings: Audited to ensure relevance of topic
and understanding by employees.
– Pre-shift meetings given by management using
demonstrations, scripted daily topics and employee
involvement
Important proactive
aspects:
• Planning work with risk
assessment
• Managing through processes
and systems
• The “right” behaviors
(all employees)
• Everyone is involved
• Performance monitoring
• Continuous improvement
Quality
• Quality Program Overview: Our Quality
Management System follows the ISO9001:2008
guidelines
– The program is augmented with cGMP, AIB, Food
Safe and HACCP procedures and programs
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Tier 1 – Quality Manual
Tier 2 – Standard Operating Procedures
Tier 3 – Work Instructions or DOP’s
Tier 4 – Forms
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Reduce Cost
Improve Productivity
Reduce/Minimize Environmental Impact
Improve Quality Standards
Employee Training
Document Control
Quality Initiatives:
• ISO9001:2008
• FDA Registered & Inspected
• 19 Key Element – P&G
• cGMP
• AIB
• IMS Listed
• Smart-way Transport
Partner - EPA
• HACCP
• LEAN Training
• Process Improvement
Teams
ISO9001:2008 CERTIFIED
Packaging
Verst Group Logistics – Packaging
Located minutes from Cincinnati Airport
• Shrink Sleeve Labeling
– Automatic & Hand Application
– TDO & MDO Films - New
• Pressure Sensitive Labeling
• High Elasticity Stretch Sleeve Today
Labeling
• POP Display Assembly and
Fulfillment
• Side Seal / L-Bar Seal
• Manual and Automated Assembly
• Multi-Packing & Club Store
Bundling
• Fulfillment
• Re-Labeling
• Conditioned Storage
Contract Decorating – Customers
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Contract Decorating – Sleeve Suppliers
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Contract Decorating – Film & Containers
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Outsourced Decoration – Examples
Wine & Spirits
Outsourced Decoration – Examples
Food & Beverage
Outsourced Decoration – Examples
Personal Care & Household Cleaners
Contract Decorating – POP Displays
Verst Group Logistics – Advantages
Little or No Capital Investment
• Capacity to Serve
– Multiple Automated Lines for Maximum Yields
and Volume Capabilities
– Automated Secondary equipment:
» Bulk to Bulk, Bottle Descramblers & Sorting
Bowls, De-Case, Case-Pack
• Over 90 sets of automatic application
tooling in stock = Significant Savings & Speed to
Market
• Increased Productivity – Pre-fill decorating at
Verst versus post fill decorating in house
• ISO9001:2008 Certified
– HACCP, GMP, FDA Registered & Inspected
– IMS Listed, Kosher approved, ABC License
• Project Management
– Technical Support / Expertise
• Supply Chain Management
• Turnkey Service…….
Verst Group Logistics – Turnkey Services
True “Turnkey” Operation
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Contract Packaging
Shrink Labeling
Warehousing & Logistics
Transportation
“One Stop Shop”
Product
Pickup
Decorate
Palletize
Warehousing Distribution
Shrink Sleeve Label – Applications
Tamper Evident Bands
Full Body Shrink Sleeves
Multi-Packs & On-Packs
Increasingly popular for
consumer protection in the
pharmaceutical, vitamin, food
and beverage industries
Hugely popular in Wine &
Spirits, Food & Beverage,
Personal Care, Automotive and
Household Chemical industries
Product Promotions and cross
branded items
Package (label) remains intact,
once promotional wrap is
removed
Post Fill – In House
Pre-Fill or Post Fill – In House
or Outsourced
Post Fill – Outsourced
Shrink Sleeve Label Application (TDO)
Shrink Sleeve Label – Animation
Can be viewed at www.verstgroup.com/packaging
Shrink Sleeve Application Flow Chart
Application Options
Auto vs. Hand
Shipping Specifications
Label Sizing
Secondary Packaging/
Logistics
Short (Manual)
Production Run
Full Production
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Volume , run size & number of SKUs
Container Drawings/Samples request & evaluation
Tooling / change parts availability
Timing Requirements / Lead Time
Application line requirements – Steam tunnel
Descrambler/Auto-Orientation/Case Packer - Tooling
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Inbound Case/Bags/Bulk Boxes (Lined) /Bulk Palletized
Tumble Packed vs. Soldier Packed
Pre vs. Post Fill
Pallet Load Specification
Stack in trailer and warehouse – space requirements
WMS Tracking/Lot-Date Coding/Inventory Reporting
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Primarily Determined at Label Development Stage
Shrink Label supplier(s) selected
Testing with Grid Material - LF & CL Dimensions
Panel placement – Template
Distortion evaluation for artwork development
Label Perforation (In-Line)/Placement
Final Testing with printed labels, digitals or grey scales
Establish Quality Standards - Targets
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Bags/Trays/Corrugated Boxes/POP Display (Post-Fill)
Multi-Packing/Club Store packaging (Post-Fill)
Transportation To/From
Warehousing and Storage/Safety Stock
Supply Chain Management
1. 15,000 (hand) to 50,000 (auto with tooling)
2. Filling line production testing
3 Shipping , top load , micro testing & distribution testing
4 Full Production
Shrink Percentage & Sleeve Lay Flat
Step 1: Determine Shrink Percentage
With Flexible tape, measure the smallest
& largest circumference of the container.
The difference between c2 & c1 is the
Shrink % and can determine film to be
used.
Label “Lay Flat”: (In millimeters) Largest
Circumference(c2) divided by 2 and then
add 3mm for fit during application and
tooling consideration. Verst has over 80
sets of application tooling in stock that
align with many different Lay Flat sizes.
Shrink Sleeve Cut Length
Step 2: Determine Label “Cut
Length”
Take a flexible ruler and
measure along the container’s
contour the distance from the
bottom of the container,
where you want the label to
start, to the top, where you
want it to end.
Shrink Sleeve Template
Step 3: Create Preliminary Template:
Can be used for initial artwork development
but must be confirmed thru line testing
with actual containers and materials.
Build in clear area (top & bottom) for the
application equipment to read as an
eye-mark for cutting purposes as well as
for a smooth shrink result.
4 mm clear (2 mm top & 2 mm bottom) is
the industry standard.
Step 4: Seam Offset: measurement of
seam to fold – typically ¼ to 1/3 of Lay
Flat width to allow enough room for
back panel graphics.
Art Development
Shrink Compensation & Distortion
• Shrink Labels require a distortion or
compensation of graphics so when it
conforms to the container shape logos
and graphic elements appear correct.
• Take into affect the container shape
when designing.
• A printed grid pattern is a tool that will
give data how the sleeve is forming to
the container. It will show patterns of
distortion areas either to avoid or leave
room for compensation of the
graphics.
Technology is making great strides into the area of
shrink compensation or warping software…
Shrink Distortion
Do I outsource or do I insource?
Which option applies to my project?
Outsource…
Insource…
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• Established business
• Installed equipment
• In-house expertise
• Long term cost savings plan
• Increased volume
• Approved capital spend
• Technical resources/expertise
• YOU HAVE TIME
Promotional projects
New product launches
One time projects
Line extension or trial SKU
Limited capital budget
Limited in-house expertise
Limited resources
SPEED TO MARKET
Pre-Fill vs. Post-Fill Sleeve Application
Pre-Fill (Outsourced)
Post-Fill (In House)
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Reduced Downtime
Increased Efficiency
Reduced Scrap
No Lost Batches
No Lost Product
Outsource Expertise
SPEED TO MARKET
Increased Downtime
Decreased Efficiency
Increased Scrap
Lost Batches – bad sleeves
Lost product – bad sleeves
Long Learning curve
Pre-Fill Decorating Video
Can be viewed at www.verstgroup.com/packaging
Pre-Fill Decorating Quality & Testing
Grid Film &
Lab Testing
Inspection
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Incoming Checks – Color, Copy, Dimensions
Smart System – High Label, No Label, Splices
Vision System – Specific Graphics
Human Inspector – 100% Online Visual Checks
Post Decoration Checks – Top Load, UPC, Overflow
NEW: High Elasticity Stretch Sleeves
First Contract Decorator in the USA with Equipment
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Alternative to Shrink Sleeves
Lower cost than Shrink Sleeves
Recycling Advantage
360* Billboard
No Steam Tunnel
Ideal for Dairy Beverage Industry
NEW: Roll Sleeve
Verst Group is the test site for Roll Sleeve technology
• Utilizes MDO Film
• Seaming step performed online
• Seaming without chemical solvents
• 2 Step process – Print & Slit
• High Speed Application
• Typically faster than TDO
• Multiple films types
• Multiple film thicknesses
• Ideal for the beverage industry
• Multiple formats:
• Glue Applied Wraparound
• Roll Sleeve
Be First with Verst!
• First to the market
– Little to No capital equipment expenses.
• First to the market: Ahead of the
competition.
• First to the market: Expert technical
support and customer service.
• First with “Turnkey” solutions from the
leading Logistics provider in the
industry.
Contact us
Will Schretzman
Vice President - Packaging
[email protected]
Sales Contacts:
Peter Parker
Director of Business Development - Packaging
[email protected]
Kyle Strenski
Director of Business Development - Packaging
[email protected]
1-800-582-6706 verstgroup.com