Construction Companies Save Time and Money with a Local Logistics Partner
Some construction companies use warehouses close to their projects to safely store materials until they are needed.
Others use jobsite delivery services to avoid work disruptions.
But what if you could store your lumber, concrete, steel, plumbing fixtures, etc. at a warehouse near your jobsite, and have these supplies delivered when you need them by the company you trust with your materials?
That’s how a construction-logistics partnership works with Redkey Express.
One of Redkey Express’s specialties is delivering supplies to construction, manufacturing and infrastructure development sites. Another of our specialties is affordable, state-of-the-art Cincinnati warehousing and distribution.
Enhance your productivity with safe storage and reliable delivery from one resource
Redkey can save you transportation time and effort, and remove the worry of costly delays. Arranging to have materials brought to you via hot shot delivery or expedited delivery from our warehouse, you eliminate the need for on-site storage, and reduce the risk of theft, damage or deterioration.
Redkey is an excellent choice because we are particularly skilled at transporting goods to jobsites – with the flexibility of various delivery options. If you have special handling or delivery needs, we can help.
Our fleet is diverse, so the most cost-effective size of truck for your delivery is usually available. If your timing is not urgent, we can offer space on a truck stopping at another nearby site to help you save money.
14 reasons to warehouse with your delivery company
Using the same vendor for storage and delivery means your partner knows your needs intimately. We give construction clients friendly partnership pricing, and there’s never a problem finding your supplies when we put them in the warehouse ourselves!
Here are some other reasons to warehouse with Redkey:
- We operate well-designed and well-organized warehouses with shelving appropriate for construction supplies. Vertical space is used with tall racks and mezzanine floors for larger or less-frequently-accessed items.
- Your inventory is categorized into groups based on type, size and usage.
- Our inventory management software streamlines tracking stock levels, monitoring demand, and simplifying reordering.
- Barcodes and RFID make for accurate tracking and faster item retrieval.
- Digital tools aid the documentation and reporting of all warehouse operations–and maximize accuracy and accessibility.
- We maintain close communications with customers to make sure parts and materials are available when needed. Where applicable, we offer vendor-management inventory(VMI) for critical items.
- Training on the safe and proper handling of warehouse machinery and equipment is part of the job at Redkey—as is cross-training, so that each employee can work where needed during peak demand.
- Clear labels on our shelves, racks and storage bins, along with an optimal picking process, cut travel time within the warehouse, and reduce errors.
- Batch and zone picking make our pickers efficient.
- We follow strict safety standards and regulations when handling industrial machinery and hazardous materials. Regular safety refreshers keep accident rare.
- Quality control checks are also part of the daily regimen. They ensure our machinery and equipment stay in peak form, and your materials are not damaged.
- Periodic inspections address any maintenance or repair issues promptly.
- Redkey Express storage facilities are monitored with video surveillance and have state-of-the-art alarm and fire suppression equipment.
- Shipping and receiving are streamlined for short turnaround times. A digital dock scheduling system manages inbound and outbound shipping effectively.
Serving you as you grow
We go to great lengths to provide our construction partners with excellent service.
After all, the best new client is an existing client whose success means they needs more of our help!