OIA GLOBAL
OIA Global was founded in 1988 as Oregon International Air Freight . Today the company is a reflection of its success over the last 30 years in meeting the demands of industry for sophisticated logistical services . With over 1,200 professionals in 64 offices in 28 countries , OIA designs innovative solutions that optimise supply chains around the world . Household names in the global footwear , agri-industrial , healthcare , automotive , fashion , retail and athletic sectors outsource their supply chain functions , in whole or in part , to OIA .
OIA ’ s three main lines of business are freight forwarding , third-party logistics ( 3PL ), and distribution . The first of these consists in arranging the collection and delivery of containers using air cargo or ocean cargo and extends to the paperwork and processing requirements for customs , all noncore functions for manufacturers and retailers alike . The distribution division , a vital part of the supply chain , comprises warehousing , cross-docking , and ecommerce fulfillment .
Increasingly though , companies that develop IP , design and manufacture goods in different parts of the world – like car makers or footwear brands – look for partners that can take all of the supply chain burdens off their shoulders , from raw materials right through to the customer ’ s door . A 3PL company like OIA may procure the raw materials for their factories , ship them to the factory , design the packaging the final product is sold in , and deliver
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