A Better 3PL Model for Grocery & Cold Chain Warehouses

Retaining Ownership While Outsourcing Execution Inside the Four Walls

What You’ll Learn in This Operations Execution Guide

Why do legacy 3PL models fall short in today’s warehousing operations?
The guide shows how modern, performance-driven execution strategies help warehousing operations overcome common challenges:

  • Retain ownership while outsourcing execution
  • Align incentives with operational outcomes
  • Protect investments and improving performance

Learn how Grocery and Cold Chain leaders can replace temp-heavy labor models with outcomes-based execution that improves throughput and supports continuous service levels in temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution environments.

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— One of the World’s Largest Food Distributors


Integrated Teams Managed Inside Your Operation

Capstone teams operate inside your facility as part of your operation, following your processes, standards, and daily priorities while you retain control.

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Capstone Managed Workforce

Skilled associates selected for high performance and reliability onsite

All W2 Employees

Our rigorous hiring process ensures stability, consistency, and accountability

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Clear KPIs

Productivity, quality, and service levels are clearly defined and mutually agreed upon

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Pay-for-Performance Model

Performance-based models improve motivation and retention

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Team Members

700+

Sites

98%

Order Accuracy Across ILCs

100+

Major Brands

Warehousing Results You Can Measure

Capstone employees loading boxes and containers Higher throughput, improved quality, and lower labor cost per unit—driven by a hybrid execution model that scales with volume while maintaining operational control.

  • Productivity & Throughput: More cases moved per hour with consistent output across shifts
  • Quality & Cost Control: Fewer errors and rework with clearer visibility into labor performance
  • Operational Consistency: Less variability between shifts with standardized execution and expectations