Case Study: Strategic Procurement
Customizing warehouse racking systems for below freezing temperatures
The Challenge
An urgent export audit was approaching, and the client's existing warehouse racking didn't meet compliance standards, risking loss of access to a key international market. Local suppliers couldn't customize racking for sub-zero environments, and importing from the US or EU was too expensive, with inconsistent shipping quotes and uncertain timelines. With their team already stretched thin, the client needed more than a vendor, they needed a partner.
The AVLM Solution
We managed the process end-to-end, starting with a site visit to confirm technical specifications: over 150 tall and short racks, built to withstand -18°C, and resistant to salt and moisture exposure. From there, we:
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Sourced, vetted, and negotiated directly with manufacturers capable of custom hot-dipped galvanized steel construction
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Coordinated production and oversaw inspections at every stage
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Managed packaging and arranged sea freight to remove logistical risk from the client's side entirely
The result: compliant, durable cold-storage racking delivered in time for the audit, with the client freed from having to manage manufacturers, timelines, or freight themselves.
