DSC Logistics

DSC Targets 2012 Sustainability Initiatives

DSC Logistics' Sustainability program focuses on promoting the responsible use of resources throughout the DSC network. Since launching the official program in 2009, we have identified and achieved specific sustainability initiatives
each year and, as a result, DSC has won a sustainability award or been named a "green supply chain partner" six times. DSC 2012 plans and goals include:

Develop a metrics package for measuring monthly usage of water, electricity, propane, and gas at DSC Logistics Centers.
Create criteria for "DSC Sustainable Facility Certification"
Complete a feasibility analysis for LEED certification of DSC's corporate office
Reduce water use by 5% across the DSC network
Reduce electric and gas use and cost with a goal of a decrease or 0% growth
Continue to provide sustainability information and tips to DSC employees

1.	Going through a merger or an acquisition
2.	Starting up a supply chain
3.	Outsourcing for the first time
4.	Entering a new market or new location
5.	Meeting special customer demands
6.	Keeping up with business growth
7.	Needing faster, more or different information
8.	Looking for a broader solution
9.	Eliminating inefficiencies
10.	Increasing flexibility

DSC's Logistics Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, which handles health care products, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, has received Verified-Accredited Wholesale DistributorsR (VAWDR) accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).

VAWD certification was achieved at a DSC Logistics Center in Texas in 2010 and is in progress in the Atlanta region. Receiving VAWD certification means that DSC has demonstrated best practices in safeguarding products during shipping, handling, storage, returns, recalls, re-packaging, and kitting. Accreditation is earned through an intensive criteria compliance review, licensure verification, background checks, and an in-depth on-site inspection. more

How DSC helped Solo continually improve their warehouse operations
Constant analysis + greater efficiency = lower costs

Solo asked DSC Logistics to take over their transportation network with minimal disruption and manage the re-design of their warehouse operations to improve levels of service, overall efficiency and cost saving. Enough?

Of course not, said Solo's partner, DSC. There's always room for improvement.

DSC used data from our WMS system to analyze trends in product movement to redesign the Logistics Centers for optimum performance. We also used this data to make suggestions on removing obsolete product from the highly utilized facilities. By closely monitoring the inventory, trends and Solo's allocation process we were able to increase service levels, order fill, and assist Solo with the critical data needed to drive system-wide improvements.

We initiated meetings directly with Solo's customers to get feedback and to learn the issues involved-late orders, cuts, whatever. We asked how we could make customers' unloading and receiving process simpler. It's our approach: if your customer's having problems, let's get together and figure out solutions.