FDL takes many approaches to doing business with our customers.

Supply Chain Management Consulting

We work with our customers to assist them to buy Factory Direct. This includes everything from the sourcing to logistics and everything in-between. Unlike most consulting firms we have the ability to have people on the ground at the customer as well as the supply source if necessary.

Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Consulting 

Factory Direct Logistics (FDL) is a global sourcing agency helping our clients in the worldwide sourcing of a versatile range of products.

While we do market some of our products, we mainly function as sourcing consultants and sourcing agency for our clients with their own brands and custom product specifications.  Having offices in Taiwan, China and other parts of Asia positions our company well to effectively serve the sourcing information needs of our clients.

Our sister companies, affiliates, and other suppliers have the requisite certifications for sourcing services: the ISO 9000 family of (quality) standards, the ISO 14000 family of (environmental) standards, and the CNLA Laboratory Accrediation.

The state-of-the-art manufacturing plants of our affiliates deliver world class, high quality products according to exact and custom specifications, designs, materials, and other needs of our customers.  We readily provide samples of any items to prospective customers.  Customer’s own product designs are welcome.

We are equally comfortable working with large or small clients in our capacity as sourcing agency and sourcing consultants.  Please contact us for further information about how our worldwide sourcing services can serve the sourcing needs of your company.

Located in Chicago, Illinois our offices are only a 25 minute drive from both major airports.

Areas of Consulting Core Competency:
• Sourcing and procurement
• Translation and interpretation
• Import and Export
• Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution
• Financial Analysis
• E-Commerce
• Risk Management
• Part Consolidation
• Business Strategy
• Supplier Development
• Organizational Development
• Negotiations

Traditional Importer and Distributor – If doing business directly with an American company is the way you prefer to do business we can take the order and hold the receivable so that doing business with Asia is transparent to your business.

Strategic Worldwide Sourcing
As a FDL customer, you can take full advantage our global network of suppliers to meet your company's short and long term needs. The strength of our relationships enable us to source large quantities of highly allocated & end-of-life product and components without direct exposure to the open market. Our line card is not limited to a few manufacturers; we can provide all major products. We provide the best sourcing solution by combining our own stringent quality assurance procedures with ISO 9001:2000 procedures, a CNLA certified laboratory and thorough product inspection & testing. Consider the following strengths our Strategic Worldwide Sourcing service offers:
• Allocated, End-Of-Life, & Obsolete Sourcing
• 24 Hour Operations
• International Offices
• Multi-Lingual Staff
• EProactive and Reactive Part Match Sourcing
• xpedited Shipments
• Worldwide Logistics Network
• Strong Capitalization
• ISO 9001:2000 Certified, CNLA Accredited
• Comprehensive Product Testing & Inspection
• Full Warranty Coverage From Horizon
• Confidential treatment of sensitive & proprietary customer information

Inspection, Quality Services and Tech Support – With a CNLA accredited laboratory in Luchu, Taiwan we can offer inspection of your products prior to shipping. We can also offer the help of PPAP documentation, factory audits and on-site factory trouble shooting. With a staff of over 10 Taiwanese Nationals with tremendous industry experience and multi-language skills.

Regardless of the need for value added services FDL can provide. Whether its special finishes, packaging, critical quality requirements, a complicated logistics program we can meet your needs.

Products

We have experience Importing and Exporting the following products:
Fasteners, Stampings, Springs and Wire Forms, Bearings, Castings and Forgings, Raw Steel, Injection Molded Parts (Plastic and Rubber), Hand Tools, Electrical Components, Sub Assemblies, Chemicals, and Cutting Tools.