Manufacturing 3PL Services

Keep production lines moving

Manufacturing logistics requires precision and deep operational expertise. WSI delivers 3PL solutions designed to support complex supply chains, heavy materials, and strict production timelines. From inbound material flow to outbound distribution, our manufacturing warehousing and logistics services are built to keep production moving consistently while mitigating disruption.

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Warehousing & Logistics for Manufacturers

WSI is a trusted 3PL for a range of manufacturers, from industrial and chemical to electronics, consumer packaged goods, and food and beverage. Our teams and warehouses support operations that depend on accuracy, safety, and scalability.

Pulp & paper

Chemicals

Plastics & polymers

Building materials

Industrial equipment

Food & beverage

Key industrial manufacturing logistics capabilities

Raw material and component storage and handling

Secure, organized storage of bulk products with precise handling processes ensures materials are protected, accessible, and ready to support production without delays.

Regional and national distribution

Strategically located facilities and transportation networks enable fast, cost-effective distribution to customers across regional and national markets.

Inventory control with lot and batch tracking

Advanced tracking systems provide full visibility into inventory by lot and batch, supporting quality control, traceability, and compliance requirements.

Production support and line-side delivery

Materials are staged and delivered directly to the production line in sync with manufacturing schedules, reducing downtime and keeping operations running efficiently.

On my last visit, I didn’t see a single damaged roll. That speaks to WSI’s skill and experience.”

Glen Maryanski
Director of Supply Chain, Boise Paper

Worldclass manufacturing warehouse labor management

Logistics accuracy and safety don’t come from technology alone. They come from people who know exactly what they’re handling and why it matters. WSI’s labor model is built around specialized training for the products our customers trust us with every day.

Product-specific training programs

Material handlers and equipment operators are trained according to the products they handle, including highly-regulated goods such as food and hazardous materials.

Ongoing safety programs

WSI maintains an OSHA reportable incident well below industry average because safety training is not a one-time event. Continuous programs reinforce correct procedures, incident prevention, and regulatory updates as requirements evolve.

Commitment to our people and values

A workforce that takes pride in the work produces better outcomes. WSI’s commitment to its people is inseparable from the quality of service our customers rely on.

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FAQs

WSI supports production continuity by ensuring that the materials a manufacturer depends on are available, accurately tracked, and reliably delivered when the production schedule requires them. This means maintaining high inventory accuracy to prevent stockouts, managing inbound logistics to absorb supplier variability, and operating with the safety and compliance standards that prevent disruptions caused by regulatory incidents. For manufacturers handling chemical or industrial materials, a 3PL with specialized expertise and certified facilities reduces the risk that a logistics failure becomes a production failure.

WSI has 6 decades of experience managing warehousing and distribution logistics for manufacturing companies. We have the largest private rail-served warehouse network in the united states and a presence coast-to-coast to support a range of customer distribution strategies. General 3PLs offer warehousing that happens to accommodate industrial products and timelines. WSI’s infrastructure was built for them from the start.

Yes. WSI offers dedicated contract warehousing programs structured around three models: build-to-suit facilities designed to a manufacturer’s operational specifications, co-located warehousing adjacent to a production plant, and embedded logistics where WSI operates within a manufacturer’s existing facility.