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Position inventory closer to your customers, technicians, and service areas — without adding new infrastructure.

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Why Use Forward Stocking?

Forward stocking helps companies strategically position inventory so critical parts, products, and equipment can be deployed faster.

Instead of relying solely on a centralized warehouse, inventory can be staged near airports, closer to end users, technicians, hospitals, job sites, or service areas. This expands geographic coverage and enables you to scale quickly during peak demand or special projects.

Lean on us for:
  • Faster response times
  • Reduced expedited shipping costs
  • Improved SLA performance

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Why Store With Us?

Because even the best inventory strategy fails without proximity.

Our forward stocking model gives you space and speed. With 5,000 drivers in motion, we help you meet service-level agreements, respond to urgent requests, and deliver where your team can’t. Whether it’s a worksite emergency, a temperature-sensitive medical shipment, or a last-minute/last-mile run, we close the distance between you and your customer.

Capabilities Include:

  • Short- and long-term warehousing
  • Refrigerated storage (select markets)
  • Airport-adjacent facilities
  • Racked and floor storage
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Medical Devices & Healthcare

Minimize patient disruption by positioning parts and devices closer to hospitals, labs, and care sites.

Common Uses:

  • Surgical kit staging
  • Replacement parts and equipment
  • SLA-driven field service support
Field Service & OEM Operations

Help technicians access critical parts faster and reduce delays caused by centralized inventory.

Common Uses:

  • Critical spare parts storage
  • Overnight replacement reduction
  • Multi-region service coverage
Technology &
Electronics

Reduce downtime and improve speed-to-replacement for hardware, infrastructure, & service components.

Common Uses:

  • Data center support
  • Hardware replacement staging
  • Regional deployment inventory
Industrial & Manufacturing

Improve access to critical inventory for revenue-generating production and maintenance.

Common Uses:

  • MRO inventory staging
  • Emergency replacement parts
  • Regional service support
Retail & Distribution

Position inventory closer to customers to improve delivery speed and reduce transit times.

Common Uses:

  • MRO inventory staging
  • Emergency replacement parts
  • Regional service support

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about forward stocking? Here are quick answers to help you understand how it works and how AMX supports faster, more efficient inventory distribution.

What is a forward stocking location?

A: A forward stocking location (FSL) is a warehouse or inventory site positioned closer to customers or service areas to enable faster delivery and response times.

Which industries benefit most from forward stocking?

A: Forward stocking is commonly used by medical device companies, field service organizations, OEMs, technology providers, and industrial manufacturers that rely on rapid parts availability and SLA-driven service.

How does forward stocking reduce costs?

A: By positioning inventory regionally, organizations can reduce expedited shipping costs, improve technician efficiency, and minimize downtime-related expenses.

Do you offer refrigerated warehouse space?

A: Yes. Select AMX facilities offer refrigerated storage for temperature-sensitive inventory and equipment.

Can AMX support nationwide inventory distribution?

A: Yes. Our network supports regional inventory positioning and nationwide forward stocking strategies.

Can AMX support storage and distribution to and from Canada?

A: Yes. In Canada, we are Starship and offer cross-border distribution supported by FSLs in major Canadian provinces.

Forward Stocking That Works Smarter.

When your inventory is closer, everything moves faster—and smarter.

We do more than hold your inventory—we actively position it for performance. Our team manages inbound shipments, monitors asset integrity, and prepares your deliveries for deployment on your schedule.

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Scheduled or On-Demand Inventory Release
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CASE STUDY

Scaling Medical Device Deployment for Respiratory Therapy

When Beyond Air needed to expand the distribution of its respiratory therapy systems across the U.S., American Expediting delivered.

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Beyond Air | Case Study | American Expediting

A Reputation Built in the Toughest Moments

"American Expediting’s warehouse network and forward stocking services have helped us cut delivery times and reduce our emergency shipping costs. Having inventory positioned closer to demand has made a major impact on meeting service level agreements with our dealers."

Supply Chain Manager, Aftermarket Parts Distributor

“In medical device distribution, consistency and accountability are everything. With American Expediting’s forward stocking solution, we’re able to keep our inventory close to the point of care—ready for urgent deployment at a moment’s notice. Their team understands the handling requirements, product sensitivity, and delivery expectations. It’s more than warehousing and logistics—it’s an extension of our clinical readiness.”

Regional Operations Director, Solventum

“Coordinating surgical kits is complex—especially with multiple delivery sites and time-sensitive schedules. American Expediting has made it seamless. Their responsiveness, and ability to adapt to last-minute changes have helped us maintain consistency across our network. When lives are literally on the table, having a partner we can trust makes all the difference.”

Director, Distribution & Logistics, Zimmer Biomet

“Always responsive, consistently seamless in execution, and reliable across even the most complex orders. American Expediting has supported our U.S. logistics network with efficient cross-docking solutions, strong national coverage, and competitive rates—making them a trusted extension of our air freight operations.”

Head of Air Freight Operations, YSDS