Contract Logistics & 3PL Manufacturing Support

Outsource the operational headache of managing your manufacturing supply chain — warehousing, material flow, and labor — to a single accountable partner. Running a plant means running logistics whether you want to or not: staffing, warehousing, material handling, and the liability that comes with all of it. Novo Logistics takes on the full operation under one contract logistics partnership, so your team can focus on production, not the supply chain problems around it.

Outsource the Headache, Keep the Control

Production scales faster than the logistics infrastructure supporting it for most manufacturers. Warehousing overflow, unreliable labor, disconnected material flow, and the liability of managing it all internally pull attention away from the plant floor.

Novo’s contract logistics model puts one accountable partner behind warehousing, material handling, and staffing — coordinated under a single relationship instead of three separate vendors. You get the outcomes of a mature logistics operation without building one from scratch or supervising it yourself.

Cost Reduction, Operational Flexibility, and Liability Transfer

Executives evaluating a 3PL manufacturing partner are weighing three things, and Novo’s contract logistics model is built around all three.

Cost Reduction

Consolidate warehousing, material handling, and labor spend under one partner instead of managing separate vendors, headcount, and facility overhead independently.

Operational Flexibility

Scale warehousing footprint and labor up or down with production volume, without long-term real estate commitments or hiring/layoff cycles.

Liability Transfer

Novo assumes operational responsibility for the logistics functions under contract — staffing compliance, material handling safety, and warehousing operations — reducing what sits on your internal risk ledger.

How It Works: A Single Managed Partnership

Contract logistics with Novo is structured as one relationship covering the full scope of your plant’s logistics needs:

01
Operational Assessment
We evaluate your current warehousing, material flow, and labor setup to identify where a managed partnership reduces cost and risk.
02
Custom Scope & Contract
We define the exact mix of warehousing, material handling, and labor services under one contract, not a menu of disconnected add-ons.
03
Integrated Deployment
Novo deploys warehousing, material flow, and labor resources as one coordinated operation, with a single point of accountability.
04
Ongoing Partnership Management
We manage performance across the full scope and adjust as your production volume and requirements change.

What's Included in a Contract Logistics Partnership

Novo's contract logistics model draws on the full range of on-plant and 3PL manufacturing capabilities under one partnership.

Warehousing & Material Flow

Dedicated or shared warehousing, raw material management, and line-side delivery coordinated as one operation.

Learn more about Line-side Delivery and Raw Material Management

Managed Labor

KPI-accountable, supervised production and warehouse labor — not just headcount placement.

Explore Managed Labor and Staffing Solutions

Kitting & Assembly

Component kitting and sub-assembly work handled as part of the broader material flow, not a separate vendor relationship.

Value-Added Services

Labeling, relabeling, and repackaging integrated into the same contract logistics scope.

Technology Integration

Novo’s WMS/TMS systems connect with your existing operations to keep visibility consistent across the partnership.

Built for Manufacturing Operations

Novo’s contract logistics model supports manufacturers across automotive, CPG, food and beverage, and building materials production — any operation where warehousing, material flow, and labor need to move as one coordinated system rather than three separate vendor relationships.

Where Novo Operates

Novo’s contract logistics partnerships draw on our full national facility network: Reno/Sparks, NV and Indianapolis/Whitestown, IN, our primary shared-warehousing hubs, plus Columbia, SC, Lexington, SC, and Tuscaloosa, AL. A dedicated warehousing or contract logistics partnership can be built at any of these facilities, with nationwide deployment capability for manufacturers whose footprint extends beyond these markets.

Reno & Sparks, Nevada

Columbia, South Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

Indianapolis & Whitestown, Indiana

Why Our Clients Choose Novo as Their Logistics Partner

Novo Logistics is proud to be the first choice in business warehousing storage and logistics solutions for our vast network of partners. Our award-winning approach to helping our clients manage their inventory, space, and order fulfillment means they spend less time worrying about the details and more time building their client relations, bettering their service, and generally growing their businesses. Learn more about what our partners say about working with Novo and be the next to join us!

“If it wasn’t for Novo Logistics my start up company wouldn’t have survived, especially with Covid. They take great care and handle my inventory and finished products like they are their own. They are immediately responsive and make us great. We’ve now moved onto working with some of the largest companies in our industry and I am happy I can continue to heavily rely on Novo Logistics for our assembly and logistical needs.”

Joey MaresPeep No More

“Our experience with Novo has been incredibly enjoyable. Their smooth implementation at our site was both structured and creative. If problems ever were to arise, Novo alleviated them with ease. Their adherence to safety protocol went above and beyond our expectations and has been a key reason our team has had such positive relations. Novo continuously sets and goes beyond the standard of excellence in performance and relationship. The entire team exemplifies what a partnership is about!”

Pete Bednarzyk

“When we bought an ecommerce company a few years ago, I feared that the warehousing and fulfillment operations were going to be very time consuming. Novo has provided great value by taking that off our plate so we can focus on growth. Their team has also helped us deal with supplier mistakes to keep sales fulfillment running smoothly.”

Steve OlsonDayclocks

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT DOES A 3PL MANUFACTURING SUPPORT PARTNER DO?

A 3PL manufacturing support partner takes on the logistics functions around your production — warehousing, material handling, and labor — under one managed relationship, so your team isn’t coordinating separate vendors for each function.

HOW DOES OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS TO A 3PL REDUCE MANUFACTURING OVERHEAD?

Outsourcing consolidates warehousing, staffing, and material handling costs under one partner and removes the internal overhead of managing separate vendors, facilities, and labor pools directly.

CAN NOVO INTEGRATE WITH OUR EXISTING ERP/WMS SYSTEMS?

Yes. Novo’s warehouse and transportation management systems are built to connect with your existing operations, so your team retains visibility into inventory and logistics activity throughout the partnership.

Be Part of the Novo Team

From top to bottom, we’re fortunate to have a dedicated team unified by excellence, diligence, and dignity. As we continue to raise the bar, developing innovative solutions for increasingly complex problems, we’re proud to be expanding our team to consistently drive results and uphold our standards for quality and efficiency. To view current opportunities at all of our nationwide locations and apply, please click “Apply Now.“

APPLY NOW

Talk to NOVO About Contract Logistics

Ready to put warehousing, material flow, and labor under one accountable partner? Talk to Novo Logistics about contract logistics for your manufacturing operation.