Ongoing pressure and repeated requests from our high-tech customers in North America lead to the development of a hub warehouse operation that services the requirements of a VMI or JIT delivery process.

This warehouse facility has been operating since 1991 and with the growing demand for VMI/JIT type programs across the electronics industry our hub services have been a unique selling advantage that has allowed GCL Solutions to increase our value position to both our suppliers and customers.

By offering Supply Chain Logistics we can increase our relationship with you and become a true partner in your ongoing and future success. VMI/JIT logistics streamlines the supply chain and reduces the OEM or EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) on-hand inventory by pushing the burden up the supply stream back to the supplier.

Inventory burden can put a significant strain on a supplier. Working with an unknown third party logistic provider can add several random variables to an already complex operation. By using GCL Solutions you can limit the risk by working with a trusted business partner who has a mutual business interest in promoting your success.

GCL Basic Services Package

• Receive shipments from suppliers
• Assist in damage / shortage claims to the freight carriers
• Storage of inventory in the local warehouse (inventory buffer)
• Shipments to customer plant site using FIFO methodology
• Material control through 100% barcode scanning
• Insurance on 100% of material at GCL facility

Warehouse facility

• 2000 sq. ft, climate controlled warehouse
• Racking and shelving
• Alarm system connected to Control Center – 24 hour monitoring
• Fire Sprinklers / Smoke Detector / Infra-red Detectors (motion and glass break)
• High speed data line linkage
• Bar code printing and scanning
• ESD sensitive device storage / handling
• Pallet and inner box storage
• Lift truck and hydraulic hand carts

Warehouse Management

• Shipping distribution centre
• Inventory management
• Regular cycle count
• Annual physical count
• Security control area

Physical Management of Incoming Goods

• Visual inspection of incoming shipment
• Verification of shipment against document
• Stock product into assigned location
• Update inventory system

Value Added Services

• Pick and pack
• Bar code scanning
• Bar code labeling to unique customer specification
• Kitting
• Light assembly
• Quality control testing / inspection
• Reverse logistics
• Labeling
• Customized reporting
• Commercial invoice and shipment documentation preparation

For additional information please contact: sales@gclsolutions.com