FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. OS&E stands for Operating Supplies and Equipment. Also known as hospitality logistics, FF&E logistics and OS&E logistics refer to managing the procurement, transportation, warehousing, installation, and maintenance of these items for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality venues.
For purposes of this article, we’ll simply use the term FF&E logistics. The goal of FF&E logistics is to ensure that the right items are delivered to the right place at the right time and in the right condition. FF&E logistics is a complex and specialized field that requires a deep understanding of the hospitality, retail, co-working, co-living, healthcare, education, trade show, and real estate development industries, as well as the ability to manage complex supply chains. FF&E logistics providers typically offer a wide range of services, including:
Project management: Planning and coordinating all aspects of the FF&E logistics process, from procurement to installation.
Transportation management: Moving FF&E items from the manufacturer to the hospitality venue.
Warehousing: Storing FF&E items until they are needed for installation.
Installation: Installing FF&E items in the hospitality venue.
Maintenance: Maintaining or replacing FF&E items already installed.
In addition to these core services, FF&E logistics providers may also offer a variety of value-added services, such as:
Inventory management: Tracking FF&E or OS&E items from procurement to installation and beyond.
Space planning: Helping designers of hospitality venues to optimize the use of their space.
Design consulting: Providing advice on the sourcing, selection, and placement of FF&E or OS&E items.
Procurement: Facilitating the sourcing and, if needed, the importation of FF&E or OS&E items from a variety of vendors.
Here are some of the benefits of using an established, reputable FF&E logistics provider:
Reduced costs: FF&E logistics providers can help to reduce costs by optimizing the supply chain and eliminating inefficiencies.
Improved efficiency: FF&E logistics providers can help to improve efficiency by automating and streamlining processes.
Increased quality: FF&E logistics providers can help to increase quality by providing expertise in selection, installation, and maintenance.
Reduced risk: FF&E logistics providers can help to reduce risk by managing the supply chain and ensuring that items are delivered in good condition.
If you are considering using an FF&E logistics provider, be sure to do your research and choose a provider that has solid experience, good technology, and a proven track record of success.
The Logistics Plus Miami office/warehouse recently launched new, multi-person White Glove Delivery Services, opening new horizons for its services and clientele. This new offering encompasses a range of specialized services, including lift-gate, inside delivery, uncrate/unpack, removing debris, installation, and assembly of high-end medical, technology, or furniture equipment. Of course, Logistics Plus can also assist with importing, customs brokerage, and transportation as well.
What sets the new LP Miami offering apart is their ability to provide unparalleled service in the pharma & healthcare industry, handling the safe and precise transportation and setup of exceedingly expensive and delicate medical equipment. Recent projects include white glove delivery of top-tier medical gear, such as medical beds and eye laser equipment. The white glove approach ensures that every step of the delivery process is handled with the utmost care and professionalism, meeting the exceptional standards of our clients in the medical field.
Below are some recent images of the medical equipment handled and installed by the LP Miami team. These state-of-the-art devices are crucial in advancing medical practices and improving patient care. Our role in their delivery and installation makes us an essential part of the healthcare ecosystem.
ICYMI: Laurie Benjamin, hospitality director, FF&E, Logistics Plus Inc. was interviewed last month at HX: The Hotel Experience conference in New York City. Exhibitors at HX: The Hotel Experience Powered By AAHOA shared innovative products, offering solutions to a variety of challenges faced by hotel operators and guests. A copy of the interview is shown below. You can read the full article online at https://thehotelexperience.com/hx-exhibitors-a-closer-look-at-operations-experts-part-2/.
The HX conference and expo offers unparalleled opportunities to experience today’s must-have hospitality innovations. The exhibit floor gives hotel owners/operators, brands, management and purchasing companies, and other industry executives direct access to a comprehensive range of operating supplies, equipment, and manging expertise, from extraordinary guest amenities and GRM technology to back-of-house products and systems that improve overall profitability. Held in conjunction with BDNY (Boutique Design New York) and ICFF (International Furniture Fair) at Manhattan’s Javits Center, HX is where trends, tech and ops seamlessly merge.
NEW BRANDING FURNITURE LOGISTICS NETWORK MACH-3000
Furniture logistics network MACH-3000 is ready for the future with fresh, clean and contemporary corporate identity. As of today, furniture logistics network MACH-3000 launches a new contemporary logo and its new, modern and user-friendly website www.mach3000.com. The new corporate identity suits the organization and its (future) ambitions: offering high-quality furniture logistics (B2B and B2C) worldwide.
MACH-3000 logistics service partners
The MACH-3000 is a group of renowned specialists in global furniture logistics including Fröde Möbelspedition, DB Schenker, LGT Logistics, Jan Krediet, Agediss, Klog Logistic Solutions, Mediterráneo and Logistics Plus. The joint mission: to offer high-quality and affordable furniture transport worldwide. The MACH-3000 not only meets the need for B2B and B2C transport; the group also offers product handling, warehousing and value added services such as (re)packaging, labeling, customs services, assembly and disposal of packaging. With their new, fresh and contemporary corporate identity and website, the MACH-3000 is ready for the future.
Logistics Plus is a leading supply chain solutions provider for the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and the operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) industries. From purchase order to installation, our FF&Plus™ management system is a highly-customizable, turnkey solution for project managers, buyers, designers, and installers. FF&Eplus™ has been developed through years of experience working with some of the largest, most successful co-working, co-living, and hospitality companies in the world. Now, it’s part of our growing suite of technology solutions. Here are some of the many features and benefits FF&Eplus™ offers:
Developed in-house by Logistics Plus and customized for each client using our innovative MyLogisticsPlus™ web platform.
Designers can shop from available and incoming inventory in real-time. Bill of Materials functionality is supported.
Installers are able to export ‘move-in packages’ to help them with installations.
Warehouse associates receive automatic warehouse orders to pick and ship to install sites.
Project Managers can track the status of their projects, shipments and SKU’s. They can also manage the budgets at a granular and aggregated level.
Cloud hosting for all your documents. Documents for PO’s, Projects and SKU’s can be uploaded and shared with the whole team.
Ability to issue PO’s, track statuses and create notices for the warehouses to notify of the incoming inventory.
A catalog of approved SKU’s, categories and vendors available for designers to allocate from.
The mobile app allows you to scan inventory at the site and warehouse as well as track your shipments.
To learn more about the features of FF&Eplus™, watch the video below or contact us today to schedule a free demo. Join our growing list of successful, satisfied FF&E clients that have ramped up their speed to market! From P.O. to Install, We Do It All™
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FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. OS&E stands for Operating Supplies and Equipment. Also known as hospitality logistics, FF&E logistics and OS&E logistics refer to managing the procurement, transportation, warehousing, installation, and maintenance of these items for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality venues.
Logistics Plus is a leading supply chain solutions provider for the