ISN Opens Seattle Distribution Center

ISN Opens New Distribution Center In Pacific Northwest

Opening Sept. 1, the more than 20,000-square-foot facility will begin shipping one and two days across almost the entire Western half of the United States. As with all ISN distribution centers, the Seattle location is equipped with the latest in racking technology and storage solutions to maximize warehouse space. It is actively practicing Lean formats and will begin by stocking more than 8,500 SKUs.

Integrated Supply Network (ISN) says it is continuing to improve logistics and provide stronger customer service by adding a 12th location in Seattle. The company says this solidifies ISN’s footprint on the West Coast, adding to its Phoenix, and West Sacramento and Fresno, California, locations.

According to ISN, these efficiency practices provide ISN customers with quicker receipt of their product. The Seattle distribution center will serve Western Idaho, all of Washington and Oregon with same or next day shipping. This distribution center also is equipped with a will-call center for local customers.

In conjunction with the expansion, ISN has hired Allen Polley to lead the distribution center. Polley is a certified Green Belt in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. He is an accomplished Kaizen leader with an extensive background in warehousing and distribution leadership spanning more than 17 years, most recently with Cardinal Health and United Stationers.

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”