How We Do It

Now you know what we do, find out how we’re able to do it, consistently – every day.

The Building Blocks of Excellence

At Americold, we take pride in being able to bring our customer’s supply chain to life. No idea too big or small, we’re dedicated to delivering more than just food for our customers but a custom-built design solution, tailored through our three phase approach -- Design, Build or Launch and Operate.

Design

Our Proposal Development process is structured to collaborate with our customers to obtain requirements and help design end-to- end supply chain needs. This includes: network strategy and site optimization, transportation costing, warehouse retrofit into our existing network or even design a green field new site or expansion in the optimal location. Our supply chain & engineering solutions teams will provide thought leadership to our customers through problems solving skills, conception and cost estimation to find the best solution.

Build

Americold has created our own implementation methodology called Integrated Program Launch (IPL) that is driven by a series of readiness checks and tollgates – and established process for best-in- class solutions. Our Program Management approach includes five distinct process groups and tollgates that include activities and tool sets. This methodology enables our Program Management team to launch our customer’s new business successfully with minimal service disruptions. We will provide broad-based visibility to the timeline for all stakeholders and reduce the learning, or J-curve, as much as possible.

Operate

Our Americold Operating System is designed to drive supply chain innovation and maximum value to our customers by striving for continuous improvement and standardization across sites.

Design, Build, Operate your next project with us!

Our Value Proposition for You:

  • The largest and most diverse portfolio of warehouses available

  • Mission critical part of the global food infrastructure

  • Innovative solution design capabilities throughout the cold chain

  • Deliver into one of our existing facilities or let us design a turn-key solution for you

  • Improve service windows and eliminate supply chain nodes by fully utilizing our broad network

  • World-class quality of service and offerings, including network strategy optimization and transportation 

  • Track record of partnering with customers to support their growth initiatives

  • Best-in-class IT platform and I-3PL Supply Chain Control system

  • Best-in-class cold chain intelligence

  • Value added service offerings such as processing, assembly, kitting, sequencing, repacking, labeling, etc. 

Engineering and Supply Chain Solutions

Supply chain innovation is a key differentiator for Americold.

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