The Logistics of Logistics Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer
Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. Bill is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs.
About Bill ThayerBill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. Bill has over 30 years of experience in retail logistics, ecommerce, technology, store operations, and consulting. Bill started his career in the Buyer Training Program at Macy's, moved to Loehmann's (a $500M retailer) where he ran the Company as COO / CIO. Bill worked again with Macy's to help design and set-up the Macy's Backstage logistics network. Through 2020, Bill was the CLO of Century 21 Stores (an $800M retailer). He has worked with companies like Barneys, the Hearst Corporation, and SDI Systems, a logistics automation manufacturer. During these 30 years, Bill noticed a major gap in the logistics capabilities supporting physical retail locations. He identified a need for a local market logistics network, converting underutilized space in shopping malls into micro-logistics capacity in the middle and final mile. Using these locations as logistics nodes, the Fillogic team has developed proprietary technology and solutions that create a circular, sustainable, and efficient B2B logistics network.
About FillogicThe leading platform for local market logistics. Fillogic converts under-utilized space in retail centers - shopping malls - by deploying the technology and operations to create local logistics hubs. They provide retailers a more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable channel-free model that enables their partners to optimize their existing assets; their stores, people and inventory. The Fillogic network unlocks savings and efficiencies in the middle mile, where customers live, shop and interact.
Key Takeaways: Channel Free Logistics- Fillogic transforms retail ecosystems by creating a well-oiled machine that streamlines middle- and final-mile logistics, making them efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective.
- Micro-fulfillment platform: Converts underutilized retail space into local logistics hubs, closer to consumers.
- Reduced costs & time: Saves retailers 65% in time & money compared to traditional fulfillment.
- Faster delivery: Enables same-day or next-day delivery for 98% of the mainland US.
- Sustainable solution: Utilizes existing infrastructure, reducing carbon footprint and warehouse construction.
- Full suite of services: Provides picking, packing, shipping, returns management, & more.
- Technology-driven: Connects retail systems to hubs and delivery network for efficiency.
- Reusable packaging: Utilizes 100% recyclable and reusable packaging for shipments.
- Growing network: Has hubs in multiple US locations with continued expansion.