Publish Date : 01-Feb-2013
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc., today announced it has been engaged by Klone Lab to provide warehousing and distribution services in North America. A premium licensing and design house in the sports performance and lifestyle industries, Massachusetts-based Klone Lab has vast experience in design, development, brand marketing and distribution.
Klone Lab owns iPath eco-conscious skateboarding footwear and is the licensing house for New Balance sandals, slides and open-toe products. Under the new relationship, Menlo will manage warehousing and distribution services for Klone at its new 90,000-square-foot multi-client facility in Fontana, Calif. Klone will use 45,000 square feet of warehouse space to house over 3,000 SKUs which include footwear, apparel and accessories.
“We had to take our supply chain to the next level in North America as our business has grown. We needed a logistics provider with the expertise, IT capabilities and flexibility that’s critical to staying competitive,” said Matt Palma, president and chief operating officer of Klone Lab. “With Menlo, we’ve found a relationship that fulfills those needs, expands our warehousing and distribution capabilities, and ensures we continue to offer superior customer service. They transitioned us to the new space quickly and seamlessly and we’re confident our relationship will enjoy further success.”
“Our solution for Klone Lab will help them better serve their customers in North America and provide flexibility to adjust and adapt as their business changes,” said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “We’re excited to work with Klone Lab and look forward to helping them identify additional opportunities to optimize their logistics and supply chain operations.”
Menlo’s multi-client warehouse management solutions offers flexibility in contract commitment length, the ability to share existing IT platforms, an experienced management and labor infrastructure, requisite equipment and assets, and an extensive geographic network of pre-configured warehouse operations.
The company has multi-client facilities in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. All of the company’s facilities worldwide operate under the Lean principles of continuous improvement and reduction of waste.
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