Allstate Logistics’ relationship with Sonoco Industrial Plastics, now more than 25 years strong, reflects what happens when a 3PL becomes a true extension of your business.
Headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, Sonoco is a global leader in sustainable metal and fiber consumer and fiber, plastic and wood industrial packaging with 285 operations across 40 countries and 23,000+ employees.
As Sonoco expanded in the San Diego area of California, its logistics model began to create delays. Direct-to-vendor shipping could not keep pace with growing demand or customer expectations.
Sonoco didn’t transition to a 3PL partner overnight. Like any strategic decision, the relationship with Allstate Logistics began with a focused, deliberate approach.
Allstate Logistics was initially engaged to support Sonoco’s Plastics division in the San Diego, California, region, providing a targeted scope designed to evaluate performance in a real-world environment. This first phase served as a proving ground, allowing Sonoco to assess whether a 3PL partner could meet both operational demands and customer expectations.
The evaluation went beyond basic logistics metrics. Sonoco needed to understand:
That initial engagement provided clear answers. It demonstrated that a successful 3PL partnership is built on consistency, responsiveness, and trust, not just pricing or capacity.
Allstate Logistics implemented a regional warehousing model in San Diego that brought inventory closer to Sonoco’s customers while improving visibility and control.
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