Transportation Management
We coordinate carriers, routing, and scheduling across your shipping network, managing the day-to-day movement of freight so shipments arrive on time and within budget.
Managed Logistics
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, efficient supply chain management is paramount to maintaining a competitive edge. W.M. Stone offers a comprehensive, single-partner approach to managed logistics, combining transportation management, warehousing, order fulfillment, and supply chain consulting under one accountable team, so you spend less time coordinating vendors and more time running your business.
Your Trusted Partner for Managed Logistics Solutions.
With 250+ years of industry experience, W.M. Stone helps you navigate the complexities of logistics with a partner who brings deep expertise, hands-on execution, and technology-driven visibility to every stage of your supply chain.
Managing a supply chain well means coordinating a lot of moving parts at once: carriers, warehouse space, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment timelines, and the reporting that ties it all together. W.M. Stone takes that coordination off your plate. Our managed logistics team designs and runs the plan, drawing on an extensive, carefully vetted carrier network and real-time technology to give you visibility into what is moving, what is in stock, and what is on its way, rather than leaving you to stitch that picture together from multiple vendors. That approach is backed by a long Norfolk logistics legacy. The same commitment to reliability and accountability that built our reputation carries through every managed logistics engagement we run today, whatever your industry or shipment profile.
Customized Logistics Planning
We design and implement logistics strategies that align with your business objectives, ensuring optimal performance across transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment.
Advanced Technology Integration
Leveraging cutting-edge technology, we provide real-time visibility and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making at every stage of your supply chain.
Comprehensive Carrier Management
Our extensive network and rigorous vetting processes ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions, so capacity and service quality do not become your problem to solve.
Single Point of Accountability
One managed logistics team oversees transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, and reporting, so you have one relationship to call instead of a patchwork of separate vendors.
250+ Yearsof combined industry experience in logistics management, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.
Our Managed Logistics Services.
Four core capabilities work together to give you one managed, accountable supply chain.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
From storage to stock accuracy, we help you manage inventory levels and warehouse operations so your supply chain stays responsive to demand.
Order Fulfillment & Distribution
We support the fulfillment and distribution processes that move product from warehouse to customer accurately and on schedule.
Supply Chain Consulting
Our team works alongside yours to assess current processes and identify where carrier strategy, network design, or technology can drive efficiency and cost savings.
The W.M. Stone Commitment.
We are dedicated to delivering excellence through:
Proactive Problem Solving
Anticipating challenges and implementing solutions before they impact your operations.
Continuous Improvement
Regularly assessing and refining processes to drive efficiency and cost savings.
Collaborative Partnership
Working closely with your team to ensure alignment and transparency at every stage of the engagement.
Related Services.
Managed logistics works alongside these related capabilities.
Commonly Asked Questions.
Answers to the questions we hear most from businesses evaluating a managed logistics partner.
What does managed logistics mean at W.M. Stone?
It means one team, rather than a collection of separate vendors, is responsible for planning and running your transportation, warehousing, inventory, and order fulfillment. We design the logistics strategy, manage the carrier network, and give you real-time visibility into performance.
Does managed logistics include warehousing and inventory, or just transportation?
Both. Our managed logistics services cover transportation management, warehouse and inventory management, and order fulfillment and distribution, so the physical movement of goods and the storage and handling of goods are coordinated by the same team.
How do you select and manage carriers on our behalf?
We maintain an extensive carrier network and put each carrier through a rigorous vetting process, so the transportation partners moving your freight meet our standards for reliability and cost-effectiveness before they ever touch your shipments.
What kind of visibility will we have into our supply chain?
Our technology integration provides real-time visibility and data-driven insights into your transportation, inventory, and fulfillment activity, so you are working from current information rather than waiting on periodic updates.
Can W.M. Stone help us improve processes we already have in place, not just run new ones?
Yes. Our supply chain consulting capability is built around continuous improvement, regularly assessing and refining your existing processes to identify efficiency gains and cost savings, even where the underlying logistics setup already works.
How do I get started with W.M. Stone as my managed logistics partner?
Call us at (757) 800-6080 or email info@wmstone.com and our team will walk through your current supply chain, pain points, and how our managed logistics services fit your operation. You can also reach our Norfolk office at 555 E. Main St, Suite 803, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Our Accreditations.
Elevate Your Supply Chain Performance.
Here to help with your every logistical need. Partner with W.M. Stone to unlock the full potential of your supply chain. Contact us today to learn how our managed logistics solutions, backed by 250+ years of industry experience, can drive your business forward.