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Overview
 FedEx® Critical Inventory Logistics is a comprehensive, end-to-end solution designed to optimize the management of your critical inventory and service parts distribution and returns process. It incorporates a hub-based central stocking location (CSL) and a global network of forwarding stocking locations (FSLs) integrated through extensive information capabilities.

Features
  • Order and Transportation Optimization with the ability to calculate costs and determine the optimum fulfillment location, route and mode of transportation at the individual order level
  • Inventory Management with automated replenishment, plus tracking and tracing by order number, part number, serial number, lot number, or by item level detail
  • Complete end-to-end inventory and transportation visibility including real-time next flight out and local courier proof-of-delivery
  • Proactive event notification, monitoring, and service recovery through the FedEx Command and Control Center
  • Central and Forward Stocking Locations that are FedEx operated and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a climate controlled environment, providing you end-to-end custodial control
  • Synchronized delivery reliability from 2-hour to 2-day delivery, including 1-hour service in some areas
  • Flexible systems integration options with rules-based business process controls incorporated.
  • Highly flexible and scalable physical and transportation networks, important for both large and growing customers.




How You Benefit:
  • Enhanced customer service (shipments and returns are managed to meet individual distribution requirements)
  • Improved inventory management (visibility and consistent on-time delivery reduces need for safety stock)
  • Optimized transportation costs (choosing the optimal overall transportation solution can reduce costs)
  • The ability to reallocate resources (refocuses time and money on core competencies)
  • Control cost by ordering what you need when you need it, and have it delivered on time to meet your required level of service
  • Lower total cost of ownership through variable, transaction based cost structure


Related Information:
  • FedEx Whitepapers
    FedEx whitepapers give you an inside view into our critical inventory order fulfillment optimization and visibility solutions. We invite you to read the whitepapers and assess how these solutions can best benefit your business.
  • For more detailed information about the Critical Inventory Logistics process, please view the Process Overview.