Logistics is defined as “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of meeting customer requirements.” (Reference: Canadian Association of Logistics Management)
The logistics of a typical JI Base starts with the mold, designed and owned by Jacobs International, Inc. The mold is placed with a foundry that recycles cast iron where molten iron is poured into the molds for base plates and top plate.
When these are set and taken out of the mold they are then transported to the JI factory. Here the base parts are inspected and sent to the paint line where they are power coated. This coating is not just applied to the upper or exposed surface , but to the entire part. This is done to ensure they will never rust.
The cast iron is then again inspected for any flaws in the coating and then with quality assured they are sent to packing in our own factory.
The steel column for the bases are cut from 16 gauge tubing and then sent to the paint line and the same process as for the bases is preformed. After the quality control inspection is performed and the columns are matched with the bolt and nuts they are sent to packing.
After the glides are installed the total component parts are packed for shipment these are then palletized and loaded on containers to be shipped to the USA.
After the export documentation is completed the container is moved to the port where it is put in a container yard. In the next 24 hours the container must be approved by the USA homeland security and customs must approve the shipment before it leaves the port. Then the containers are loaded on board the ship for the west coast ports of the USA. The containers are normally taken off the ship at the port of Long Beach, CA and moved via rail to the port of St. Louis, MO. Where the product is unloaded and inspected, then put in inventory in our warehouse. The product is kept ready for shipment within 24 hours of receiving the order.
