Consignment

Enjoy the benefits of managing your inventory and remaining the vendor of record with the customer, while utilizing our expense reduction and consolidation services to save logistics costs and streamline your supply chain.

 

Reach out to us today to learn more about consignment at Dot.

Benefits of Dot's Consignment Services

  • No Small-Order Upcharges

    Know exactly what your cost will be through Dot with a flat, per pound rate.

  • Reduced Lead Time to All Retail DCs

    Service your customers quickly and efficiently with our strategically placed DCs and company-owned fleet.

  • Weekly Deliveries

    Boost your customers' in-stock levels and reduce their need for safety stock with our frequent deliveries of your product.

  • Industry-Leading Metrics

    Improve customer satisfaction with our on-time, in-full deliveries.

How Consignment Works at Dot

  • STEP 1

    Your company initiates an inventory transfer with us via EDI 943.
  • STEP 2

    We receive or pick up your inventory.

  • STEP 3

    Your customer places an order with you.

  • STEP 4

    We are notified of an order via EDI 940.

  • STEP 5

    Our warehouse team picks the product and ships it to your customer.

  • STEP 6

    We share the shipping and billing information with you via EDI 945.
  • STEP 7

    Your company invoices the customer.

  • STEP 8

    We invoice your company for the consignment services.

Ready to Get Started?

New to Dot?

Suppliers who do not have a current relationship with us should fill out our short Contact Us form to provide a few details about your business and how we can help.

COMPLETE FORM

Current Dot Foods Suppliers:

Contact your Dot Foods business development manager with the following information: 

 

  • 52-week sales report or average order size by SKU by retailer DC

  • SKU specs

  • Production and distribution center location(s)

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  • Contact Us

    Questions about our dry, frozen, or refrigerated consignment capabilities? Reach out today.

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