Third-Party Logistics - 3PL

3PL services involve managing supply chain operations on behalf of another company.

Since 2005, Exelixis has specialized in 3PL services for the food and beverage industry, meeting high standards and growing demands.

Receipt and Unloading of Goods

  • Control of quantity and identity of goods
  • Visual inspection
  • Issuance of receipt documents and data entry into our WMS (Warehouse Management System)
  • Informing partners of new stock and providing photographic evidence in cases of tampering, damage, or loss

Counting and Control

  • Merchandise counting and recording using terminals and scanners
  • Daily recording of received products, expiration dates, Lot numbers, and other necessary information
  • Ensures traceability, vital for product recalls in the food and beverage industry

Storage of Goods

  • Goods are placed in specific locations after counting and control
  • Stored following safety and hygiene standards per IFS Logistics, ISO 9000 & 22000 certifications

Order Management

  • Orders are received throughout the day via interconnected information systems and transferred to Pickers’ terminals for execution

Order Preparation and Picking

  • Guided by WMS for effective inventory management
  • Practices include:
    – FEFO (First Expired–First Out) method
    – Calculation of the minimum path for increased productivity
    – Correct placement of products from the most compact to the most fragile, ensuring safety during loading and distribution
    – WMS suggests the correct route for pallet structuring, achieving zero damage

 

Micro-Picking Services

  • Services use pieces as units of measurement, essential for the Small Retail sector
  • Cater to product categories with frequent delivery of small quantities

Product and Order Verification

  • Strict checks on the correctness of identity, quantity, and accompanying documents before loading
  • Orders are loaded onto trucks based on safety standards and efficient routing

Distribution

Aiming to meet individual customer needs, we offer:

  • A distribution network of 6,000 delivery points
  • A modern vehicle fleet with various capacities and temperatures
  • An experienced team of drivers specialized in the food and beverage industry
  • Smart routing software for optimal route selection and on-time delivery
  • Advanced information systems for real-time product tracking