McLane Logistics Solutions

Superior logistics execution means customer orders are filled correctly, delivered on time, and without compromising product quality and safety. To accomplish this, McLane has invested more than $1 billion in our national network of 20 modern distribution centers covering EVERY zip code in the U.S. In all of our locations, we employ the most reliable and efficient end-to-end automation systems and distribution infrastructure in the industry.

Some of the logistics solutions that we utilize to deliver more than 5.2 billion pounds of grocery products annually to locations throughout the U.S. and Brazil include:

• Over 8 million square feet of warehouse space, including more than 2.5 million square feet of refrigerated and frozen space
• More than 60 miles of automated conveyors with scanners to ensure the right products get to the right destinations
• Pick-to-light technology tracking system to provide real-time feedback on order progress in addition to virtually eliminating selection errors
• Distribution center automation that utilizes pick-to-belt, product accumulation and merge, and bar code scanning technologies to ensure the most cost-efficient productivity and UPC validation while minimizing selection and shipping errors
• Tote content tracking using scannable labels on the container totes to provide valuable information that identifies product placement in shipping containers by category and simplifies check-in at time of delivery
• Industry’s largest data infrastructure provides our customers with all necessary documentation for financial reporting and compliance, in addition to unique insights on product performance, sales trends and customer buying patterns
• One of the most modern fleets totaling 1,384 tractors and 2,082 multi-temperature controlled trailers to transport dairy and frozen products and other perishables at their optimum temperatures
• Where’s My Truck delivery tracking application that gives customers real-time status updates on truck arrival so they can allocate any necessary staff needed to accept incoming shipments
• The industry’s best drivers, known for being highly experienced (averaging 18+ years), friendly, professional and non-union