Construction & Building Materials: Third-Party Logistics and Warehousing

Tighe Logistics is a full-service 3PL that provides tailored warehousing and logistics solutions to help building materials manufacturers like yours better serve your customers and control costs.

Logistics & Warehousing for the Building Materials Industry

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Tighe Logistics: Building Materials Industry Services and Solutions

Tighe provides customers with a full service, high-quality, completely integrated warehousing and transportation solution. Tighe Logistics has the people and expertise to be your warehouse distribution hub, deliver products to your high value retail customers, like Lowes or Home Depot – and meet their stringent requirements for delivery. Whatever you need – we can help every step of the way. Here are some of the services we offer:

Precise, Transparent Inventory Management

Our experienced team specializes in managing building materials with the precision and accuracy your business requires.. We can meet your fill rates, meet delivery windows and stringent specifications of retail distribution centers, as well as optimize replenishment processes. End-to-end service capabilities include receiving, cross-docking, sorting, re-stacking, order management and outbound delivery.

Full Service Transportation and Transportation Management

We offer an in-house transportation fleet to serve all New England markets. As an extension of your team, our logistics experts and experienced drivers will assist you with supply chain planning and day-to-day execution that will reduce your freight costs and improve operational efficiencies. Some of our specialties include:

Drayage Services

With our experienced fleet of TWIC certified drivers, we are able to provide extensive port and intermodal drayage service to all rail yards and piers in the Northeast. In addition, Tighe provides transloading, consolidation, deconsolidation, and warehousing services for overseas shipments.

Railcar Services

With facilities serviced by major rail lines including CSX, Norfolk Southern and Pan AM, Tighe offers our customers the ability to ship inventory via railcar into or out of our facilities.

Cross Dock/Pool Distribution

A quick, cost effective way to move product efficiently through the supply chain. With our ability to cross dock your products from inbound railcars, Tighe can help streamline your supply chain from point of origin to point of destination and reduce your costs.

LTL/TL

We offer flexible shipping options for both LTL and Truckload shipping. We help customers choose the right option depending on factors such as shipment size, delivery site requirements, and cost considerations.

Dedicated Fleet Services

Tighe’s dedicated fleet services and highly-trained drivers provide the benefits of a private fleet without the associated liabilities and capital investment, allowing customers to concentrate on running and growing their businesses. Tighe can provide a dedicated fleet operation of any size.

The Latest Technology to Support Your Business

With state-of-the-art hardware, software and business applications, including our WMS, Tighe is able to provide highly accurate, real-time information that can be used to integrate seamlessly with your supply chain management or ERP systems.

Real-Time Visibility into the Metrics that Matter

Tighe provides on-line access for customers, giving them visibility to all aspects of their business. In addition, customers can access dashboards with key metrics, so they can always be up-to-date.

Value-Add Services

Tighe offers a variety of value-added services – that complement our core transportation and New England warehousing services.

Pick/Pack

Our pick/pack services ensure efficient and accurate selection and packaging of products, streamlining the fulfillment process and reducing errors.

Kitting

We offer kitting solutions that assemble multiple items into ready-to-ship kits, enhancing product organization and improving delivery speed.

Order Assembly and Fulfillment

Our comprehensive order assembly and fulfillment services guarantee timely and precise preparation and dispatch of customer orders, enhancing overall satisfaction.

Promotional Packaging, Such as Store Aisle End Caps

We specialize in promotional packaging, such as end caps, to create visually appealing displays that boost product visibility and drive sales.

Labeling/ Packaging/ Repackaging

Our labeling, packaging, and repackaging services ensure that products are presented professionally and meet all regulatory and branding requirements.

UPC Barcode Printing

We provide UPC barcode printing services that facilitate inventory management and streamline the checkout process, improving operational efficiency.

Overflow/Seasonal Warehousing

Our overflow and seasonal warehousing solutions offer flexible storage options to accommodate fluctuating inventory levels during peak periods.

Price Ticketing

Our price ticketing services ensure that all products are accurately tagged with current pricing, enhancing retail readiness and customer convenience.

Reverse Logistics

Tighe can handle returns, including replacing products, returning them to inventory, or disposing of them properly.

Ideally Located in Boston. Serving all of New England

Massachusetts and the Northeast are home to a skilled workforce. Tighe can tap into a deep talent pool, ensuring that we have the expertise needed to provide high-quality logistics services. Well-connected with highways, airports, and other transportation infrastructure, Tighe can easily move goods in and out of the area, providing efficient logistics solutions to our building materials industry customers.

Tighe offers multiple warehouse locations in the Boston metropolitan area, including locations in Winchester and Woburn, with additional warehouses in Avon, Clinton, and Mansfield MA.

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Key Metrics And Performance You Can Expect From Tighe Logistics

Tighe can provide the metrics and KPIs that help you make better decisions faster. Our teams are dedicated to providing you with the information you need – here are a few of the ways Tighe helps building materials customers stay ahead of business trends:

Access to Customized Dashboards

Tighe’s customized daily dashboard keeps you up-to-date on important metrics and provides complete transparency.

Conducting Monthly Business Reviews

To review key metrics, make adjustments and smarter business decisions about what’s happening with inventory, distribution and the supply chain.

Tracking Productivity by Job Function

We can track work-specific productivity by job function, enabling you to identify specific functional areas for improvement gains.

Identifying Opportunities for Improvement

By looking at different job groups, we can break down processes in a granular way and find what types of products or processes are driving costs.

Implementing Best Practices

Our team has the data analytics and process expertise to ensure your warehousing and transportation is operating optimally at every stage.

Customer Success Stories

Find Out How Tighe Logistics Can Support Your Building Materials Industry 3PL Needs

Empowering KPM Exceptional: Regional Outdoor Power Equipment Distributor

Focus: Long-term 3PL Partnership

KPM Exceptional is a privately-owned and operated regional distributor of world-class outdoor power equipment, including stand-out brands like Scag mowers, Wright mowers, Sno-Way plows and spreaders, Vortexx pressure washers, and more. They were looking for a more centrally-located warehouse to service the Northeastern US, and a full service 3PL partner that could help them increase their level of service to their dealers.

Operational Profile

Reduced LTL Shipment Transit Times from 6 days to 1 day
Ultimate flexibility for billing, volume and inventory changes
Increased service levels across dealer network
Executive commitment to customer relationship and success

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Tighe Logistics Dust Barrier Wall Case Study

Manufacturer of Dust Barrier Solutions

Focus: New omnichannel and DTC growth strategy

A maker of comprehensive dust barrier solutions for construction, remodeling, and renovation, the client had historically used a wholesale distribution model. They wanted Tighe’s expertise to help them execute a bold new business strategy that would modernize their supply chain. Tighe helped implement an omnichannel approach to sales – as well as sell direct to consumers (DTC) through Amazon.

Operational Profile

Smooth transition to a DTC omnichannel model
Created a new process design and managed process change
Implemented a robust set of KPIs for continuous improvements
Met all Amazon compliance requirements, while keeping costs under control

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Is Your Supply Chain Running Smoothly?

See how Tighe Logistics can simplify your supply chain and boost your growth. Reach out to learn about our full range of logistics, fulfillment, warehousing and transportation services.