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Midwest 3PL & Logistics Services

Your Midwest Logistics Hub in Southeast Michigan

SMH Logistics

SMH Logistics provides flexible 3PL, warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, assembly, kitting, and value-added logistics services for businesses operating across the Midwest.

With multiple locations in Auburn Hills and Pontiac, Michigan, we support manufacturers, automotive suppliers, distributors, retailers, eCommerce brands, importers, and international companies that need reliable inventory management and scalable logistics support.

Whether you need warehouse capacity, B2B or B2C fulfillment, regional distribution, manufacturing support, or a long-term 3PL partner, SMH builds logistics solutions around your operation.

Our Southeast Michigan Locations

A Multi-Location Logistics Network Supporting the Midwest

SMH Logistics operates from multiple facilities in Southeast Michigan, giving customers access to flexible warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and value-added logistics support throughout the Metro Detroit region and broader Midwest.

Our locations allow businesses to position inventory closer to major manufacturing, automotive, and distribution markets while maintaining access to regional transportation networks.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

4280 N. Atlantic Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Located within the Metro Detroit industrial market, our Auburn Hills location supports businesses that need flexible warehouse capacity and logistics services close to major automotive and manufacturing activity.

Pontiac, Michigan

 

60 Baldwin Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342

Our Pontiac location expands SMH’s Southeast Michigan footprint and supports customers that need warehousing, inventory management, and logistics capacity within the region.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

4237 N. Atlantic Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

This additional Auburn Hills location gives SMH greater flexibility to support changing customer requirements, warehouse programs, and regional logistics needs.

Why Southeast Michigan?

A Strategic Midwest Logistics Location

Southeast Michigan is positioned within one of North America’s most established automotive, manufacturing, and industrial regions.

For businesses serving customers throughout the Midwest, a Michigan-based logistics hub can provide practical access to major production centers, transportation corridors, and regional distribution markets.

SMH’s location can support companies serving:

  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Illinois
  • Wisconsin
  • The Great Lakes region
  • Broader U.S. distribution networks

Automotive & Manufacturing Access

Operate close to major OEMs, Tier suppliers, industrial operations, and manufacturing networks.

Midwest Distribution Reach

Position inventory for efficient movement throughout Michigan and surrounding Midwest markets.

U.S.-Canada Supply Chain Access

Southeast Michigan provides strategic proximity to cross-border trade routes between the United States and Canada.

Flexible 3PL Capacity

Use warehousing, fulfillment, assembly, distribution, and value-added logistics through one logistics partner.

Midwest Warehousing Services

Flexible Warehouse Capacity for Growing Operations

SMH Logistics provides warehousing services for businesses that need dependable storage, organized inventory management, and scalable capacity.

Our warehouse programs can support:

  • Finished goods
  • Raw materials
  • Automotive parts
  • Industrial products
  • Consumer goods
  • Retail inventory
  • eCommerce inventory
  • Imported products
  • Project-based inventory
  • Overflow storage
  • Short-term and long-term storage

Warehouse processes can be aligned with customer requirements, order flow, replenishment schedules, and distribution needs.

Inventory Management & Visibility

Inventory Management & Visibility

Strong logistics operations depend on knowing what inventory is available, where it is located, and when it needs to move.

SMH can support inventory management through organized warehouse processes and technology-driven visibility.

Capabilities can include:

  • Receiving
  • Inventory tracking
  • Cycle counting
  • Inventory updates
  • Order preparation
  • WMS support
  • EDI/API integration
  • Customer-specific workflows
  • Distribution preparation

Accurate inventory management helps businesses reduce delays, improve planning, and maintain better control across warehouse and fulfillment operations.

B2B, B2C & eCommerce Fulfillment

SMH Logistics supports multiple fulfillment models from one Midwest logistics operation.

B2B Fulfillment

Support wholesale, retail, distributor, manufacturing, and commercial orders.

B2C Fulfillment

Pick, pack, label, and prepare individual direct-to-consumer orders.

eCommerce Fulfillment

Support online brands with inventory storage, order processing, marketplace fulfillment, parcel shipping, returns, and product preparation.

Retail Fulfillment

Prepare products according to retailer-specific packaging, labeling, routing, and delivery requirements.

Fulfillment Services

Parcel Shipping & Small Parcel Fulfillment

Businesses shipping individual customer orders can integrate parcel fulfillment directly with warehouse inventory.

SMH can support:

  • Pick and pack
  • Parcel preparation
  • Carton and mailer packing
  • Shipping labels
  • B2C fulfillment
  • Direct-to-consumer fulfillment
  • eCommerce fulfillment
  • Marketplace orders
  • Returns processing

 

This allows businesses to manage inventory storage and small parcel fulfillment through one logistics partner.

Midwest Distribution & Transportation Support

Distribution services

Move Products Efficiently Across the Region

SMH Logistics supports regional and national distribution by coordinating warehouse operations with outbound transportation requirements.

Capabilities may include:

  • B2B distribution
  • Retail distribution
  • Regional distribution
  • Palletized shipments
  • LTL support
  • FTL support
  • Expedited shipments
  • Cross-docking
  • Transportation coordination

A Midwest operating base can help businesses position inventory closer to customers while reducing unnecessary transfers between multiple logistics providers.

Assembly, Kitting & Value-Added Services

Many logistics programs require more than storage and shipping.

SMH provides value-added services that help businesses prepare products before manufacturing, retail distribution, fulfillment, or customer delivery.

Services can include:

  • Light assembly
  • Kitting
  • Component preparation
  • Sub-assembly support
  • Product bundling
  • Repackaging
  • Relabeling
  • Sorting
  • Quality inspection
  • Repalletizing
  • Custom packaging
  • Product preparation

 

These services allow more work to be completed where inventory is already stored.

Automotive & Manufacturing Logistics

Supporting Midwest Manufacturing Operations

SMH’s Southeast Michigan footprint makes the company well positioned to support automotive, manufacturing, and industrial supply chains.

Capabilities can include:

  • Automotive warehousing
  • JIT inventory support
  • Component storage
  • Kitting
  • Light assembly
  • Sub-assembly
  • Quality inspection
  • Production support
  • Distribution

For manufacturers and suppliers, positioning inventory closer to production facilities can improve responsiveness and supply-chain flexibility.

Automotive & Manufacturing Logistics

Battery & EV Logistics

SMH can also support companies operating within the growing battery, EV, and mobility supply chain.

Services may include:

  • Battery-related inventory storage
  • EV component warehousing
  • Inventory management
  • Kitting
  • Light assembly
  • Product preparation
  • Quality inspection
  • Distribution
  • Reverse logistics
  • Warranty-related returns
  • Recall-related logistics support

Consumer Goods & Retail Logistics

Consumer goods and retail businesses often need logistics support across multiple sales channels.

SMH can support:

  • Retail distribution
  • B2B orders
  • B2C fulfillment
  • eCommerce fulfillment
  • Parcel shipping
  • Product bundling
  • Promotional kits
  • Repackaging
  • Labeling
  • Returns

Reverse Logistics & Returns

A complete logistics strategy should account for products moving back through the supply chain as well as outbound shipments.

SMH can support customized reverse-logistics workflows involving:

  • Customer returns
  • eCommerce returns
  • Warranty returns
  • Product exchanges
  • Inspection
  • Sorting
  • Repackaging
  • Relabeling
  • Restocking
  • Recall-related logistics support

Midwest Logistics for Korean & International Companies

A U.S. Logistics Base for International Growth

International companies entering the U.S. market may need local warehousing and logistics infrastructure before establishing their own facilities.

SMH can support Korean and other international companies with:

  • S. warehousing
  • Inventory management
  • Automotive logistics
  • Fulfillment
  • Kitting
  • Light assembly
  • Value-added services
  • Distribution
  • Transportation coordination

For companies serving automotive, manufacturing, retail, and consumer markets, Southeast Michigan can provide a practical base for accessing Midwest customers and broader U.S. distribution networks.

International Logistics

Why Choose SMH Logistics?

Multiple Southeast Michigan Locations

Operate with access to multiple SMH facilities in Auburn Hills and Pontiac.

Integrated 3PL Services

Combine warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, distribution, assembly, and value-added services.

Flexible Operations

Support long-term programs, short-term projects, seasonal requirements, overflow inventory, and changing volumes.

Manufacturing & Automotive Experience

SMH’s capabilities align with automotive, industrial, manufacturing, battery, consumer goods, retail, and eCommerce supply chains.

Customized Logistics Solutions

SMH works with customers to understand product flow, inventory requirements, service expectations, and growth plans before building a logistics program.

Serving the Midwest from Michigan

SMH Logistics supports businesses that need logistics capabilities throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Our Southeast Michigan locations can support companies searching for:

  • Midwest 3PL services
  • Midwest logistics company
  • Midwest warehousing services
  • Midwest fulfillment services
  • Midwest distribution services
  • Michigan 3PL
  • Auburn Hills 3PL
  • Auburn Hills warehousing
  • Pontiac Michigan warehousing
  • Southeast Michigan logistics
  • Metro Detroit warehousing
  • Midwest automotive logistics
  • Midwest manufacturing logistics
  • Midwest eCommerce fulfillment

Recommended FAQs

Where is SMH Logistics located?

SMH Logistics operates from multiple locations in Southeast Michigan, including facilities in Auburn Hills and Pontiac.

What services does SMH provide from its Michigan locations?

SMH provides warehousing, inventory management, fulfillment, distribution, assembly, kitting, value-added services, transportation coordination, and other 3PL support depending on customer requirements.

What areas does SMH Logistics serve?

SMH supports businesses throughout Michigan, the Midwest, and broader U.S. distribution networks.

Can SMH support B2B and B2C fulfillment?

Yes. SMH can support B2B, B2C, eCommerce, retail, and other order profiles.

Does SMH support automotive and manufacturing companies?

Yes. SMH can support manufacturers and automotive suppliers with warehousing, inventory management, JIT-oriented logistics, kitting, assembly, inspection, and distribution.

Can international companies use SMH as a U.S. logistics hub?

Yes. SMH can support international companies that need U.S. warehousing, inventory management, fulfillment, distribution, and related logistics services.

Why SMH?

Geographic Edge

Located at the vital crossroads of I-75 and Joslyn Rd. in Auburn Hills, MI, our 80,000 sq ft facility offers direct highway access, optimizing logistics efficiency and scalability.

Heated Warehouse

Flexible modern facility to service your needs. Our heated warehouse ensures that temperature-sensitive goods are stored in optimal conditions, protecting them from cold weather damage and maintaining their quality and integrity.

Global Reach with Local Insight

With a worldwide network, we provide seamless international shipping solutions, combining global reach with local expertise to meet your logistics needs precisely.

Partner With Excellence

Partnering with us means gaining a strategic advantage through superior logistics solutions that drive your business forward efficiently and reliably.