Westset Logistics was formed over two decades ago with the vision of providing superior third-party logistics services to the Southern California region. In the years since its formation, Westset has focused on serving the needs of its customers as efficiently as possible as we have grown. Now, we’re proud to announce the next phase of …
Among the changes produced by the pandemic, pet ownership and purchasing behaviors are among those that industry experts believe have been permanently altered. Early lockdowns inspired homebound individuals and families to adopt dogs, cats, and other animals for companionship, prompting companies catering to this market to expand product lines and purchasing formats to meet demand. …
2020 and 2021 have been an extraordinarily challenging time for the supply chain and the logistics sector, already a competitive field in the best of conditions. In this atmosphere, it wouldn’t be surprising to find companies simply striving to hold their own against the unpredictable shocks in the market. For Westset Logistics, though, maintaining the …
In 2020, the ongoing pandemic and associated shutdowns created logistics problems that snarled freight networks across the nation and around the world. Some hoped that as commercial activity returned to normal, those shipping difficulties would turn out to be a temporary issue, naturally working themselves out. In 2021, it’s clear that if anything, freight is …
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For those keeping an anxious eye on the global supply chain and domestic shipping, the current situation at the Port of Long Beach is a disturbing sign of continuing troubles for the foreseeable future. At the end of August 2021, a record number of container ships were at anchor or in a drift area waiting …
The industrial real estate market in Southern California is a glimpse into the future, and businesses should take note of its message to understand what’s in store. In particular, the types of properties most in demand are those designed for distribution-type use, with higher ceilings, space for trucks to maneuver and load, and sufficient loading …
In highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, finding the right 3PL partner has always been critical for business success. The supply chain and logistics disruptions of the last year and a half have placed an additional premium on flexibility, as 3PL providers have had to innovate solutions to work around obstacles to achieve safe, on-time delivery …
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3PL Westset Logistics and Distribution is a family-owned business with a global mindset. This Women’s History Month we want to highlight the contributions women across all races have had within our company and across the warehousing and distribution industries as a whole. Though the logistics industry is historically male-dominated, we are proud to have women …
The global freight market is large, complex, and fragmented, and like so many industries it negotiated a chaotic past year. Last year, this market had to adjust to changes in customs and border regulations in addition to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on the worldwide economy. Many companies have had to update both their supply …
To say the last mile logistics industry is thriving may be an understatement. Coming into 2020, the industry was already booming. When the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., the way people consumed changed and e-commerce became an integral part of many people’s day-to-day lives. In order to keep up with growing demand, businesses rely on …
The coronavirus pandemic has had detrimental effects on the global economy, impacts that will surely ripple into 2021. Outlooks on the economy and company prospects have remained more positive than negative, though optimism on the global economy decreased from August to September.[i] This perceived forecast unfortunately speaks to uncertainty in the global marketplace. Anemic foreign …
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Changing consumer behaviors demand rapid and iterative innovation which can be more effectively achieved by shortening supply chains and bringing producers closer to final consumers. This process of reshoring, bringing businesses back to the United States, offers benefits such as shorter delivery times, higher quality, and responsivity to customers. The key to making this transition …
Los Angeles, California As companies continue to deal with supply chain logistics disruptions caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they must now adjust to the latest international trade agreement: the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA went into effect July 1 and is impacting an already-challenged supply chain logistics environment. At Westset Logistics and …
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested supply chains like no other event in recent history. Companies are making both tactical and strategic adjustments to their supply chains that may transform the way they do business for the next decade or more. Businesses are seeing demand spike for certain items and plummet for others, while their access …
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California 3PL Expands Westset Logistics and Distribution is excited to announce that we are expanding by moving into a new industrial location in Fullerton, California. This new space offers 309,439 SF; 80,500 additional square feet of warehouse space as well as new office spaces and workstations to support growth. Our growth depends on our commitment …
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How does the economic forecast affect your business bottom line? California’s economy is predicted to grow faster than the nation’s next year. Even as recession fears haunt the ongoing expansion, California’s economic output expanded by 2.6% this year. In particular, California’s logistics industry, propelled by its giant Southern California ports, and its booming tech sector …
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From October 16-18, Westset Logistics and Distribution attended SupplySide West® 2019 in Mandalay Bay Convention Center® in Las Vegas, NV. The event was a huge success, drawings thousands of participants and providing a space for Westset to showcase how we support our clients not only in storage, warehousing, and moving products, but overall growth and …
Westset Logistics is growing! We just added a new 3PL facility in Cerritos, California. This 68,100 square foot building is located at 16107 Commerce Way. We are excited about our new location, and how quickly and efficiently we are growing. Expanding to this new location means that we are even better equipped to provide exceptional …
Westset Logistics was recently featured as a successful case study in a presentation by Hema Dey, CMO at Iffel International, at an Export New Zealand conference entitled US Market Trends: Innovation and AgriTech, co-sponsored by the Canterbury Employer’s Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Dey’s speech focused on the quality logistics and warehousing solutions Westset offers to …
As a business expands and delivers more services and products in new markets to more customers, there comes a time when it must determine whether to outsource its shipping and fulfillment operations. In order to meet customer demand, many of these businesses turn to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to do just that. Changes in …