Deerfield, IL-based Essendant, a national wholesale distributor of JanSan, foodservice, technology and industrial supplies, has partnering with transportation and logistics provider Hub Group to implement its Managed Delivery model, a cornerstone of Essendant’s “New Way Forward” supply chain strategy. The model leverages Hub Group’s truckload network, less-than-truckload (LTL) network and nationwide final mile facilities to support warehouse deliveries within 48 hours across nearly all major markets.

By combining Hub Group’s extensive carrier network and final mile facility density with Essendant’s distribution footprint, the Managed Delivery model is designed to streamline multi-stop truckload shipments, reduce costs and provide consistent, reliable service for customers nationwide. The program is scheduled to go live on Nov. 1, under a three-year agreement.

“This partnership enables Essendant to provide more efficient, predictable and cost-disciplined deliveries to our customers’ warehouses,” said Tim Engstrom, SVP, Supply Chain at Essendant. “Hub Group’s managed delivery expertise ensures we can meet evolving customer needs while advancing our commitment to service with cost.”

Partnership Highlights

Here’s what Essendant said this new partnership with Hub Group enables:

• 48-Hour Delivery Capability: The hub-and-spoke model, with over 200 final mile locations, makes two-day warehouse delivery achievable across 98% of the U.S. population
• Hub-and-Spoke Efficiency: Multi-stop truckload solutions engineered to optimize routes and lower costs
• Nationwide Coverage: Dense final mile network providing broad reach and operational flexibility
• Improved Reliability: Consistent, 95% on-time service for warehouse deliveries across the U.S.
• Scalable Model: Flexible structure that adapts to changing customer and market needs