Grocery Retail Logistics

BUILT FOR ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, & REPLENISHMENT SPEED

Keep frozen, chilled, and center-store inventory flowing across DCs, stores, and ecommerce with a multi-temperature network designed for grocery’s high SKU complexity and relentless replenishment demands. 
 
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The Reality of Grocery Retail Logistics

Grocery retail brings together perishability, fast turns, tight margins, and intense SKU complexity. When temperature control slips, labels don’t match retailer specs, or pallets are misconfigured, issues immediately arise. 

Source Logistics is built for these dynamics – aligning temperature discipline, inventory accuracy, and aisle-ready execution so your products arrive compliant, on time, and ready to move. 

Integrated Services for Grocery Retail

Source consolidates the critical components of the Grocery Retail supply chain into a single, accountable network.

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Value-Added Services (VAS)

Labeling, date coding, kitting, allergen zones, compliance packaging, repacking, palletizing and more.

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Technology & Traceability

Real-time inventory oversight, FEFO automation, Lot & Batch integrity, and seamless integration with the systems you use.

What Grocery Retail Brands Achieve With Source 

  • Higher on-shelf availability through store-ready accuracy 
  • Reduced shrink, especially in chilled and frozen categories 
  • Stronger compliance with retailer labeling and pallet requirements 
  • More consistent replenishment cycles and improved planning 
  • Better promotion execution for seasonal and ad-driven spikes 
  • Lower operational complexity through unified workflows 
  • Scalable capacity for peak periods without adding vendors 
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These Grocery Retail Companies Trust Source

We support established grocery suppliers, regional brands expanding distribution, and multicultural food lines entering new U.S. markets. 

What Makes Source Purpose-Built for Grocery Retail

The Operational Challenges We Take Off Your Hands

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On-Shelf Availability Gaps

Unreliable replenishment or delivery timing causing out-of-stocks and missed sales opportunities.

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High SKU Complexity & Assortment Changes

Frequent planogram resets and large SKU counts increasing operational strain and error risk.

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Ad-Week & Promotional Surges

Sudden demand spikes during ad weeks or holidays requiring fast, flexible capacity.

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Retailer Inbound & DC Compliance

Strict pallet patterns, labels, and date codes varying across retailers and regions.

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Shrink & Short Shelf-Life Pressure

Damaged packaging, spoilage, and rotation issues reducing margins and selling days.

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Mixed-Channel Complexity

Retail, club, wholesale, and online grocery each requiring different workflows and lead times.

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Labor Constraints & Throughput Bottlenecks

High-volume operations challenged by staffing gaps and rising throughput expectations.

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Fragmented Network Visibility

Disconnected retail, DC, and ecommerce systems limiting inventory visibility and planning.

Expertise Across the Grocery Retail Spectrum  

Insights for Grocery Retail Operators

Stay ahead of grocery retail trends, temperature-controlled operations, and replenishment best practices. 

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Build a More Reliable, Retail-Ready Grocery Supply Chain

Let’s design a replenishment and retail-ready solution aligned to your stores, channels, and growth goals. 

Talk to a Grocery Supply Chain Specialist