Achieving a 4x Increase in Retail Partnerships: How Radial Helped its Client’s B2B Retail Expansion in Canada

Introduction

A leading fashion brand, recognized for its quality, craftsmanship, and style, was seeking to expand its footprint in the Canadian B2B retail market. To achieve this, they required a 3PL partner to manage operations and support their growth. For the past five years, Radial partnered with the brand to deliver tailored logistics solutions that played a key role in this expansion. This collaboration highlights Radial’s expertise in driving growth and operational excellence, enabling the brand to significantly broaden its retail presence while consistently maintaining high service levels.

Challenges

The brand faced several challenges as they aimed to grow their retail network:

  • Retailer Expansion: Starting with just nine retailers, they needed support to scale quickly and effectively.
  • Custom Retailer Requirements: Each retailer had unique specifications for tagging, labeling, packing, and shipping.
  • Operational Efficiency: Managing short shipping windows and urgent orders required a flexible 3PL partner.

Solutions Implemented

Radial developed tailored solutions to address these challenges:

  1. Retailer Expansion Support:
    • Helped the brand grow from 9 to over 40 retailers across Canada.
    • Adapted to diverse retailer demands with agility and precision.
  2. Comprehensive Vendor Playbook:
    • Consolidated retailer routing guides into a single document for consistent compliance.
    • Streamlined processes for price tagging, labeling, packing instructions, and advanced shipping notifications (ASN).
  3. Efficient Cross-Dock Operations:
    • Designed a detailed flow chart in collaboration with the brand to standardize cross-dock processes.
    • Ensured alignment with client requirements while maintaining clarity and reducing errors.
  4. Short Ship Windows & SLA Performance:
    • Consistently met tight deadlines (as short as two days) for purchase order fulfillment.
    • Successfully executed urgent priority orders without compromising quality.

Key Benefits Delivered

Radial’s partnership with this brand yielded measurable benefits:

  • Retail Network Growth: Enabled a 4x increase in retailer partnerships within three years.
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduced errors and improved turnaround times through standardized processes.
  • Reliability: Built trust by consistently meeting service-level agreements (SLAs) and adapting to evolving needs.

Supporting this brand’s expansion into Canadian retail highlights Radial’s capability in driving B2B growth through operational excellence and adaptability. This success solidifies our position as a trusted and essential partner as they continue to grow internationally.