Warehousing that’s free and ships super-fast
Our warehouses are built specifically for swag. No 3PLs, just total control and faster delivery to your destinations via centralized shipping from our Ohio and Utah distribution centers.
Full service warehousing, made fully for swag
We receive, pick, pack and ship your items all with a focus on inventory control. We use a triple check strategy for any shipment that goes out: products are QC’d during check in, picking and packing. Rest assured; your merch is in good hands.
1. Receiving
We handle everything from individual packages to full truck loads. All items go through a robust quality control process. Since swag is all we handle, we know what to check for – misprints, prop 65 compliance, hazardous items, etc.
- We check to ensure the quality, material, logo, size, etc. match what’s expected.
- We count 1% of the order to ensure it matches spec. If that % fails, we count 2% more.
- If the incoming count does not match the expected count, a second person counts.
- We won’t check anything in that does not have the correct paperwork.
2. Picking
Your items are grouped so things can be picked with speed and accuracy. All inventory is connected to our software platform for real time data and visibility.
- Tablets: Pickers use tablets to ensure the item matches what was ordered.
- Cycle counting: we blind count daily, meaning our team counts items without knowing the quantity that should be there.
- <50 counts: We count items with stock under 50 ensuring the items you use regularly (or are close to being out of stock) are accurate.
3. Packing
We treat every order as if it was our own. We prioritize eco packaging like kraft tape, in all we do. If you need custom packaging or hand-written notes, we can do that too. Your swag is in good hands.
- Our packer is a different person than the picker, meaning every order is double checked.
- Each picked item is individually compared on screen to the item ordered.
- Any discrepancy is set aside for a 3rd person to review.
SHIPPING
Ship Smarter
lower costs, better deliverability, fewer problems
We have a fully integrated, Kotis-run warehouse and fulfillment solution, built entirely around swag. This allows us to ship smarter than everyone else – saving you money, while ensuring items arrive when your recipients need them. We sweat all the shipping details to make it smooth on your end.
- If your order is placed by noon, it ships the same day.
- Our software calculates the cheapest provider while still considering shipping speed, saving you money on every shipment sent out.
SHIPPING
Ship smarter: lower costs, better deliverability, fewer problems
We have a fully integrated, Kotis-run warehouse and fulfillment solution, built entirely around swag. This allows us to ship smarter than everyone else – saving you money, while ensuring items arrive when your recipients need them. We sweat all the shipping details to make it smooth on your end.
- If your order is placed by noon, it ships the same day.
- Our software calculates the cheapest provider while still considering shipping speed, saving you money on every shipment sent out.
INVENTORY CONTROL
Receiving
- We look to ensure the material, the logo, the size, etc. not only match what was expected, but that the quality matches as well.
- We count 1% of the order to ensure it matches spec. If that % fails, we count 2% more.
- If the incoming count does not match the expected count, a second person counts.
- We won’t check anything in that does not have the correct paperwork.
Picking
- Pickers use tablets to ensure to the item being picked matches what was ordered.
- Cycle counts: we blind count every day, meaning our team counts items without knowing the quantity that should be there, ensuring our team does not lead with a number they expect.
- We count items with stock under 50 ensuring the items you use regularly and are close to being out of stock are always accurate. An item that has 10 left will cause you problems if you need those 10, but only 8 exist compared to an item that has 50,000 in stock and you need 100 for the tradeshow tomorrow.
Packing
- Our packer is a different person than the picker, meaning every order is double checked.
- Each picked item is individually compared on screen to the item ordered.
- Any discrepancy is set aside for a 3rd person to review
Speed + Shipping Intelligence
- If your order is placed by noon, it ships the same day.
- Our software calculates the cheapest provider while still considering shipping speed, saving you money on every shipment sent out.
"I don't have a large support staff, so Kotis is helping me find product, recommending the best branding method, inventory management, and shipping. It's going to be a huge time saver for me."
- Emily, CollisionRight
"I like that they provide an all-in-one service. They can provide branding, packing and receiving."
- Judy, GlobalLogic
"They also have a warehouse which makes my life so easy to manage the stock of all our merchandise and I don't even have to count them one by one myself, everything is counted and organized."
- Enxhi, Hygraph
"I love that our team has a warehouse that we can utilize while being a fully remote company. I also love the ease of reordering swag once we have found something we love!"
- Annie, ClearCompany
"Bulk purchase of branded items as well as storage because we no longer have an office space: HUGE wins."
- Kalon, Commerce IQ
"Their warehouse pricing is great."
- Matthew, Verbit
"I don't have a large support staff, so Kotis is helping me find product, recommending the best branding method, inventory management, and shipping. It's going to be a huge time saver for me."
- Emily, CollisionRight
"I like that they provide an all-in-one service. They can provide branding, packing and receiving."
- Judy, GlobalLogic
"They also have a warehouse which makes my life so easy to manage the stock of all our merchandise and I don't even have to count them one by one myself, everything is counted and organized."
- Enxhi, Hygraph
"I love that our team has a warehouse that we can utilize while being a fully remote company. I also love the ease of reordering swag once we have found something we love!"
- Annie, ClearCompany
"Bulk purchase of branded items as well as storage because we no longer have an office space: HUGE wins."
- Kalon, Commerce IQ
"Their warehouse pricing is great."
- Matthew, Verbit
Label with Zero Waste Liner
Made of 100% recycled content
and is curbside recyclable.
UPS LABELS
It’s the little things that add up
We switched to a UPS label with a backing that can be recycled. Doesn’t seem like much, but with 2 Distribution Centers and hundreds of thousands of packages being shipped, the simple switch reduces our annual footprint by:
1,500 lbs
36,000 gallons
12 trees
UPS LABELS
It’s the little things that add up
We switched to a UPS label with a backing that can be recycled. Doesn’t seem like much, but with 2 Distribution Centers and hundreds of thousands of packages being shipped, the simple switch reduces our annual footprint by:
1,500 lbs
36,000 gallons
12 trees
Label with Zero Waste Liner
Made of 100% recycled content
and is curbside recyclable.
In-house distribution center = flexibility + control
We have two central distribution centers to give clients 95% coverage of the entire country within a 2 day ship (when was the last time you really needed swag in less than 2 days?) Your sales and events team will love how fast items arrive and how it makes everything easier.
These are Kotis run facilities, not outsourced, so we have total control of current orders and a future focus on advancements to help you manage your company’s swag.
PACKAGES SHIPPED IN '23
SHIPPED ON TIME
Kotis is our Hub for all our swag needs, delivering to locations around the world and one easy place to manage it all.
Fairfield, OH
• 150,000 sq/ft
• 45 mins north of Cincinnati
• Full size docks for receiving
Fairfield, OH
• 110,000 sq/ft
• 45 mins north of Cincinnati
• Full size docks for receiving
Ogden, UT
• 90,000 sq/ft
• 45 mins north of Salt Lake City
• Full size docks for receiving
ECO-PACKAGING
Packaging that takes care of your items
and the environment
We’re on a constant quest to improve how we fulfill and ship your orders with packaging that’s 100% biodegradable or recyclable. Whether it’s switching from bubble wrap to paper wrap, or ditching plastic tape for compostable kraft tape, here are some ways we’re using packaging to make a difference:
Biodegradable
Bubble Mailers
These mailers are biodegradable within 5-60 months.
Reusable
Poly Mailers
A dual adhesive strip allows these 100% recycled mailers to be used again before being recycled.
Tape with Plant
Based Adhesive
A plant-derived glue makes the tape adhesive biodegradable as well as the paper.
Recyclable
Air Pillows
No more styrofoam peanuts. Instead we’re using 100% recyclable air pillows to cushion shipments.
Glassware
Packaging
Recyclable paper is transformed into honeycomb packaging material to protect glassware.
Ogden, UT
• 90,000 sq/ft
• 45 mins north of Salt Lake City
• Full size docks for receiving
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