CDS Logistics
CDS Logistics specializes in high-value, heavy product delivery and offers a range of services including last mile delivery, warehousing, and inventory management. Founded in the late 1980s in Baltimore, MD, the company operates over 60 distribution centers across the U.S. and handles millions of deliveries annually.
Company Overview
CDS Logistics is a logistics company established in the late 1980s in Baltimore, MD. The company specializes in the delivery of high-value, heavy products to homes, new construction job sites, and retail locations. CDS Logistics has grown to operate a network of over 60 distribution centers across the United States, now reaching a total of more than 80 locations serving 48 states. The company has made over 7,579,272 last mile deliveries and continues to make more than 500,000 last mile deliveries annually.
Services
CDS Logistics offers a range of services, including last mile delivery, warehousing, will call pick-up, inventory management, and order fulfillment. The company provides seamless order tracking, end-to-end visibility, and POD management through its custom-built technology platform, CDS Vision. Additional technology solutions include Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), barcode scanning, and real-time customer communication via email or text notifications. Furthermore, CDS Logistics ensures hassle-free invoicing with auto processing and payment by check or ACH.
Industry Focus
CDS Logistics serves multiple industries, with a primary focus on kitchen cabinets and countertops, millwork, windows, and doors. The company handles over 5,000,000 cabinets annually for the top 25 kitchen cabinet manufacturers in the U.S. and manages last mile delivery and pick-up of over 2,000,000 windows and doors each year. The company's logistics solutions are designed to support the high-value, hard-to-deliver products within these industries.
Technology Solutions
CDS Logistics uses a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure to support its operations. The company's signature technology platform, CDS Vision, provides end-to-end visibility, seamless scheduling, order tracking, and POD management. Other technology solutions include Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), barcode scanning, and real-time communication capabilities. The logistics operation center supports local warehouse and delivery teams in real-time, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Training and Support
CDS Logistics offers a comprehensive training program for last mile service providers, which includes online, video-based training and certifications. The company supports its service providers with expertise, service support, virtual courses, and technology integrations. CDS Logistics has invested heavily in providing robust training and continuous support to ensure best practices in last mile delivery services.