EXPERTS

Continual Improvement
High Performance Services

Strategy. Process. Technology.

The 3LINC Approach

DISTRIBUTION
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Essential to Operations. A Strategic Advantage.
Increase Capacity and 3LINC brings a unique perspective for assisting distribution companies in navigating the many

Reduce Cost. challenges of an ever-changing market and rapidly evolving economy. Our approach assimilates the
necessary strategic insight, time-tested principles of business operations and diverse expertise that
crosses a range of business disciplines. We start by gaining a deep understanding of your business

Experience Counts. and your customers. This approach ultimately allows for the realization of a strategy that considers
all functional areas of your organization. Whether it means specific process improvements, enterprise
wide automation or channel alignment, we help you develop a robust strategic distribution plan that
brings flexibility, efficiency and scalability to the forefront.

Business Strategy
Corporate Objectives
Financial Considerations

Distribution Strategy
Logistics, Process, Technology/Channels,
Marketing, Tactics

Strategic Capabilities/
Existing Infrastructure
Process Flows/Gap Analysis

Transformation Plan
Continual Improvement Plan Quick
Road Map Wins

Inventory Supply Technology

Process Order
Management Chain & Systems
Automation Management
Process Priorities Support

Implementation Plan,
Time line & Budget
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A Broad Range of High Performance Services. Supply Chain Planning and Optimization

Transformation and Solutions Focused Customer demands for quality service, accuracy and reduction in total procurement cost require
distribution firms to establish and maintain controls across the entire supply chain. We smooth
What keeps your business moving the lines between multiple supplier relationships, technology integration and customer
is the interconnection of people, interaction. We provide intensive planning services that are centered on supplier (both product
provement In and services) collaboration and communication so you have accurate data when you need it.
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process and technology. And
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effects can be felt across your Sales
operation. When it starts to The right IT infrastructure and network design that supports a robust application and data
impact your customers or your Order Inventory architecture is essential to a high performing distribution company. 3LINC helps you to optimize
ability to move product and meet Management Management
your technology assets ensuring the right mix of software, hardware and network systems.
financial objectives, then you Taking into consideration organizational requirements and business demands, we design
need a reliable partner like 3LINC. technology and support systems that ensure responsiveness, data integrity, high availability and
We offer a comprehensive suite Business
reliability. We are experts when it comes to the marriage of enterprise business systems and
of high performance, solution Strategy customer facing web applications.
oriented business transformation
services that are based on Process Supply Process Automation
Automation Chain
years of direct distribution Planning
industry experience. Optimizing, automating and transforming business processes is critical to gaining a
competitive advantage. We help you to map current processes and to identify opportunities for
IT
Systems process improvements at all points in your organization. The more we can increase speed
Support to market, response times and productivity, the more value it brings to your customers. Process
automation when properly implemented, creates greater efficiency and manageability with less
errors and delays. Regardless of existing business challenges, 3LINC finds ways to increase
operational agility and flexibility.
Business Strategy Consulting
Order Management
One of the highest value services we offer is pragmatic business strategy consulting. We get to
We care about how an order is taken, processed and fulfilled and how current systems can be
the heart of your firm’s strategic goals and help you align your business strategy with the
leveraged and new systems can contribute to greater sales velocity. We balance current sales
distribution processes necessary to meet your objectives. We define the strategic gaps that may
activity and tools against inventory management systems and direct customer interfaces to
exist - from front end customer facing marketing engagement to back-end technology,
create robust order management capabilities. And finally, we ensure that internal processes and
order management and fulfillment processes. We then propose the required actions, the
technology are aligned with e-commerce applications and call center management. The result is
implementation plans and the measures of success.
more time for your entire sales team to foster customer relationships and increase sales.
Inventory Management Process & Controls
Marketing & Sales
3LINC helps you define a central point of control over warehouse operations, no matter how
Process, systems and technology are meaningless unless an organization can continually build
many locations are involved. We implement the necessary management tools with the
customer demand, drive sales and increase customer retention. We help our customers to
supporting technology and business process improvements to bring enterprise discipline to your
devise comprehensive marketing plans and sales infrastructure to support business objectives
warehouse operations. We work with you to identify opportunities for improving order accuracy,
and to drive revenue. We apply our years of experience in business development and our ongoing
enhancing inventory visibility, optimizing system controls and increasing operational productivity.
exposure to current market trends to help you realize your marketing and sales goals.
The result is higher levels of customer satisfaction and reduced cost.
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Staying Competitive, Reducing Cost, and Seamless Delivery.
The Mid-Market Challenge

Mid market distribution companies are faced with the same challenges as their multibillion dollar
competitors but with less resources and often greater market demands. We understand the
mid-market and concentrate in this space. As a customer-centric, solutions driven organization,
our emphasis is on execution - always focused on cost control and sales and profit growth.
Mid-Market companies demand performance and can’t afford long development cycles or
inappropriate technology recommendations – we know that and we recognize that our success is
dependent on flexibility and flawless execution.

3LINC is focused on the mid-market and on keeping our clients competitive with business
solutions that exceed expectations.

An Essential Part of the Distribution Equation.

Continual Improvement

You’ve heard the saying – “There’s always room for improvement”. We live by it and it is an
integral part of what 3LINC does, you could say it is in our DNA. We help our clients define
continual improvement programs and processes and know how to ensure they are implemented
and followed across your enterprise. From informal process inspections to regular
ABOUT US
The 3LINC management team brings over 150 years of combined business experience, primarily
management reviews or extensive customer research, continual improvement must be embraced
developing, managing and orchestrating distribution operations. We have worked for medium
at all levels within your organization. We align continual improvement programs with your
business objectives ensuring that these improvement initiatives will maximize customer and and large enterprises on a regional, national and global level. We are a powerful team made
operational impact. up of experts in information technology, business process, marketing, warehouse management,
order management and web based technology. Leveraging the combined skill of our teams and
informed by our client’s unique business needs, we formulate the unique strategic insights that
guide each of our client engagements.

Most importantly, we are a customer focused organization with an insatiable drive to meet
customer needs for accelerating sales and driving bottom-line performance. We know what it
means to be a high performing distribution company. We have proven methodologies and an
engagement model that assures execution excellence and long-term client success. Rely on
3LINC – we are the best distribution partner in the business.
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DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS.

CALL US
888.308.5689
3LINC
PO Box 642 Point Lookout, NY 11569-0642
Fax: 845.271.4306 General E-mail: info@3linc.com
www.3linc.com