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There are many options to consider when outsourcing warehousing and distribution to a third-party logistics provider (3PL). One factor is to determine whether a dedicated (single client) or a shared warehouse (multiple clients in one distribution center) is right for your business. In the simplest terms, a dedicated warehouse (also referred to as a contract warehouse or contract warehousing) refe...

Recently, customer requirements have become increasingly more challenging, particularly due to their experiences with same-day or next day deliveries of packages to their homes. In response to ever-changing customer expectations, shippers are seeking any potential method that may improve the speed-to-market and accuracy of their shipments—all while controlling costs in their supply chain To meet...

Columbus, OH. April 29, 2022 - ODW Logistics was selected as a 2022 Top Freight Brokerage, Dry Storage, and Refrigerated Warehousing provider by Transport Topics. Transport Topics is the nation's logistics and trucking news leader. Every year Transport Topics ranks 3PLs and Freight Brokerage companies across a variety of logistics categories. ODW Logistics has been a consistent representative in...

John R. Ness is CEO and majority shareholder of ODW Logistics, Inc. and affiliates. ODW is a $305 million Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. ODW is high-growth business that helps clients transform their supply chain into a worry-free, highly efficient engine for their business. ODW designs and delivers omni-channel logistics solutions that includes: supply chai...

Dusty Martin is the Director of Operations for ODW Logistics, where he oversees 4 of our Columbus, Ohio Distribution Centers. We sat down with Dusty to learn more about the impact his role has on ODW and our clients. 1. What’s your background and previous work experience? When I graduated college from the University of Cincinnati I ended of working for Enterprise-Rent-a-car for 6 years where I r...