McCollisters

Warehousing

Secure, scalable warehousing, distribution & fulfillment solutions for your business

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An extension of your team, from dock to doorstep

For today’s businesses, traditional warehousing models no longer suit their supply chains. Modern companies demand innovative and dynamic facilities, designed with real-time visibility, efficiency, and flexibility in mind.

At McCollister’s, there is no-one-size-fits-all philosophy. We work with you to build the logistics solution that makes the most sense for you and your company. Whether you require a turnkey solution or want to plug a few of our services into your existing workflow, we can streamline your operations and give you peace of mind.

From e-commerce pick and pack and on-demand order fulfillment to white glove distribution of high-value product, McCollister’s provides specialized logistics solutions to meet the moment—and your supply chain needs.

Our capabilities

Warehousing

Cost-effective, secure storage solutions designed to scale with your business, supported by best-in-class supply chain visibility.

Distribution

Flexible distribution services including cross-docking, inventory management, and asset recovery—whether or not you warehouse with us.

Fulfillment

End-to-end fulfillment handled as an extension of your brand, allowing you to focus on growth while we manage execution

Our services

We offer a full suite of customizable supply chain services. As part of McCollister’s nationwide logistics network, we also provide access to specialized transportation services to ensure your materials arrive at our warehouses and their final destinations safely and timely. End-to-end and turnkey solutions are available, as well as mix and match packages.

Fulfillment & Order
Services
Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Value-Added & Specialized
Services
Technology & SOFTWARE
Integration
Fulfillment & Order
Services
Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Value-Added & Specialized
Services
Technology & SOFTWARE
Integration
Fulfillment & Order Services
Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Value-Added & Specialized Services
Technology & Software Integration
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Warehouse features

The right warehouse features do more than support daily operations, they protect your inventory, reduce risk, and keep your supply chain moving without disruption. From security and access controls to flexible layouts and temperature management, these capabilities ensure your products are handled safely, efficiently, and in a way that scales with your business needs.

McCollister’s warehouse management system

McCollister’s delivers real-time supply chain visibility through a proprietary warehouse management system (WMS), powered by Infios. The system centralizes inventory, orders, and reporting in a single, secure platform, giving customers greater control, accuracy, and confidence across their warehousing and fulfillment operations.

WMS benefits include:

Our certifications

As regulatory requirements tighten and customer expectations increase, partnering with a warehousing provider that offers certified facilities not only helps ensure compliance but also boosts your credibility. Depending on the location, our warehouses have the following certifications:

Supports compliant storage and handling of regulated medical devices.

Enhances international supply chain security and customs efficiency.

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(Tracy, CA) Approved for food, beverage, pharmaceutical & supplement logistics.

State-licensed
medical distribution

Reduces regulatory burden across complex state requirements.

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Confidence with McCollister’s

Confidence comes from working with a logistics partner that understands complexity, manages risk, and delivers consistent execution across specialized supply chain needs. McCollister’s combines deep operational expertise with proven processes to support industries and services that demand precision, accountability, and adaptability. From highly specialized verticals to complex reverse logistics programs, our experience helps customers move forward with clarity and control.

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Asset Recovery

McCollister’s is an industry leader in reverse logistics, delivering asset recovery, returns management, and product disposition services through a dedicated asset return center. We manage complex, multi-step workflows—from individual returns to large portfolios—coordinating with field teams, call centers, and end users to ensure accurate, consistent execution.

Services include staging and kitting, inspection and damage assessment, secure data wiping, and consolidated or direct return shipments. This structured approach helps clients maintain control, ensure compliance, reduce risk, and improve efficiency while driving better visibility across reverse supply chain operations.

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E-Waste Recycling

McCollister’s e-waste recycling program supports the responsible disposal of electronic equipment such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. By partnering with certified recycling facilities, we reduce environmental impact while ensuring electronics are processed in a compliant, environmentally responsible manner.

Our program emphasizes education, helping customers understand the benefits of proper e-waste recycling, including resource conservation, reduced energy consumption, and recovery of valuable materials that support a circular economy. This approach empowers organizations to align disposal practices with broader sustainability initiatives and environmental goals.

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Medical Devices

McCollister’s provides secure, scalable medical device storage supported by an ISO 13485‑certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring process integrity from storage through final delivery. Teams are trained to customer-specific SOWs and SOPs, with tailored workflows that meet strict regulatory and handling requirements.

Customers benefit from real‑time electronic order processing and inventory visibility across our nationwide fulfillment network. We specialize in handling high‑value, sensitive medical equipment—including MRI, CT, X‑ray, ultrasound, and robotic systems—using controlled processes that protect critical assets and support regulatory confidence.

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Solar Experts

McCollister’s delivers specialized solar logistics solutions designed to help companies scale efficiently in a rapidly evolving market. By providing single-source management across a broad range of solar supply chain activities, we streamline coordination, improve operational visibility, and enhance execution across complex projects.

Our approach focuses on optimizing processes, accelerating project timelines, and reducing costs tied to transportation, asset handling, and supply chain complexity. With disciplined planning and integrated oversight, McCollister’s enables solar organizations to stay competitive while driving sustainable growth and consistent long-term performance.

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Asset Recovery

McCollister’s is an industry leader in reverse logistics, delivering asset recovery, returns management, and product disposition services through a dedicated asset return center. We manage complex, multi-step workflows—from individual returns to large portfolios—coordinating with field teams, call centers, and end users to ensure accurate, consistent execution.

Services include staging and kitting, inspection and damage assessment, secure data wiping, and consolidated or direct return shipments. This structured approach helps clients maintain control, ensure compliance, reduce risk, and improve efficiency while driving better visibility across reverse supply chain operations.

McCollisters Rows of metal shelves holding computer servers and hardware components line a hallway in a data center or server room, with cables and equipment visible in the background.

E-Waste Recycling

McCollister’s e-waste recycling program supports the responsible disposal of electronic equipment such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. By partnering with certified recycling facilities, we reduce environmental impact while ensuring electronics are processed in a compliant, environmentally responsible manner.

Our program emphasizes education, helping customers understand the benefits of proper e-waste recycling, including resource conservation, reduced energy consumption, and recovery of valuable materials that support a circular economy. This approach empowers organizations to align disposal practices with broader sustainability initiatives and environmental goals.

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Medical Devices

McCollister’s provides secure, scalable medical device storage supported by an ISO 13485‑certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring process integrity from storage through final delivery. Teams are trained to customer-specific SOWs and SOPs, with tailored workflows that meet strict regulatory and handling requirements.

Customers benefit from real‑time electronic order processing and inventory visibility across our nationwide fulfillment network. We specialize in handling high‑value, sensitive medical equipment—including MRI, CT, X‑ray, ultrasound, and robotic systems—using controlled processes that protect critical assets and support regulatory confidence.

McCollisters Close-up view of solar panels installed on a slanted rooftop, reflecting sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. The panels are arranged in neat rows to capture solar energy.

Solar Experts

McCollister’s delivers specialized solar logistics solutions designed to help companies scale efficiently in a rapidly evolving market. By providing single-source management across a broad range of solar supply chain activities, we streamline coordination, improve operational visibility, and enhance execution across complex projects.

Our approach focuses on optimizing processes, accelerating project timelines, and reducing costs tied to transportation, asset handling, and supply chain complexity. With disciplined planning and integrated oversight, McCollister’s enables solar organizations to stay competitive while driving sustainable growth and consistent long-term performance.

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WAREHOUSING

Operational risks include, but are not limited to, fire hazards from overcrowded storage, inventory damage, reduced productivity from inefficient layouts, and potential regulatory fines for non-compliance with safety standards.

Modern warehouses play a critical role in keeping supply chains efficient, flexible, and responsive. Core warehouse functions include:

  • Receiving: Incoming shipments are carefully received, inspected, and documented to ensure accuracy and product integrity from the moment goods arrive.
  • Storage: Inventory is strategically organized and maintained to support easy access, scalability, and efficient space utilization.
  • Order Picking: Products are accurately selected from inventory based on order requirements, supporting fast, reliable fulfillment.
  • Inventory Management: Real-time tracking and reporting help maintain optimal inventory levels, reducing excess stock while preventing shortages.
  • Value-Added Services: Many warehouses offer customized services such as kitting, labeling, or light assembly to support unique operational and customer needs.

Together, these capabilities work seamlessly to improve operational efficiency, enhance visibility, and support the smooth, reliable movement of freight across the supply chain.

Efficient warehousing is essential for your logistics operations to be balanced, responsive, and cost-effective. By optimizing inventory levels, warehouses help companies align supply with customer demand while avoiding excess stock or shortages.

Real-time inventory visibility supports better forecasting and planning, while well-positioned inventory enables fast, accurate order fulfillment. These capabilities also support just-in-time (JIT) strategies, helping reduce carrying costs without sacrificing service levels.

Advanced practices such as cross-docking and transloading further improve efficiency by moving goods quickly from inbound to outbound transportation. Combined, integrated warehousing and logistics operations support a more agile, reliable supply chain.

A 3PL (third-party logistics) warehouse is a facility managed by an external provider that handles warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment for other companies. These warehouses specialize in receiving inventory, storing it, and picking, packing, and shipping orders to customers, allowing businesses to outsource logistics.

No, they are different things. Drop shipping is a low-cost, inventory-free model where suppliers ship directly to customers, offering lower margins and less control. Third-party logistics, on the other hand, involves outsourcing inventory storage, packing, and shipping to a partner, providing higher control, faster delivery, and better branding, but requires purchasing stock upfront.