Core Contract
Logistics
Managing complexity is what we do. Every day. We turn operational flows into strategic assets: end-to-end 3PL for apparel, footwear and luxury goods, from inbound to outbound, with modular, scalable solutions.
An integrated supply chain, built as one system
As a third-party logistics (3PL) partner, we turn operational flows into strategic assets. From inbound to outbound, Core Contract Logistics covers the entire apparel, footwear and luxury goods supply chain with modular, scalable solutions, run from hubs in Italy and across Europe.
You get one partner accountable for goods receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, reverse logistics and customs, orchestrated through a single proprietary platform across 40 distribution centres in 5 countries, with a team that adapts the setup as your business grows.
In 2024, e-commerce companies accounted for more than 19% of new logistics real estate leasing globally.
From inbound to outbound, one continuous flow
Inside our hubs, flows are set up to meet the highest standards of fashion and luxury. Six customizable stages, one system, full traceability at every step.
Goods receiving
Inbound goods are received, checked and registered in the WMS, aligned with your inbound schedule.
Quality control
Dedicated QC areas and trained staff inspect size, stitching, finishing and accessories to luxury standards.
Multi-zone storage
Hanging, flat, shoes and accessories zones, managed as multiple logical warehouses under a single system.
Order & massive picking
Order picking and massive picking, matched to your order profiles and to seasonal peaks.
Packing
Manual or automated packing using sorters, cross-belt and AutoStore systems, scaled to volume.
Reverse & customs
Reverse logistics handled with meticulous care, along with customs and documentation processes.
Operations aligned with the needs of the fashion industry
Inside our hubs, flows are set up to meet the highest standards. Full end-to-end visibility is ensured through advanced reporting and complete EDI (API, FTP...) integration.
Custom technology, smart integration
All operations are managed through our proprietary WMS, fully configurable to match specific SLAs and KPIs. Integration with client systems is seamless, supported by a dedicated customer service and an in-house IT development team, ready to adapt processes and build custom features as business needs evolve.
Scalable performance, ready to go global
Our infrastructure is built to match the pace of the fashion system. We understand what it means to handle seasonality, promotions, collections and global launches, which is why our logistics model is designed to be adaptive yet consistently reliable.
Innovation isn't just about technology. It's about making every process work with precision, elegance and consistency.
Core Contract Logistics · Operating principle
Extend your setup
Value-Added Services (VAS)
Quality control, labelling, customisation, packaging and sample handling, before delivery.
Omnichannel Distribution Support
One architecture across retail, wholesale, e-commerce and marketplace, B2B and B2C at once.
Data Analytics Solutions
A ready-to-use BI platform to monitor logistics KPIs, sales and flows in real time.
Logistica.Net · WMS
Our proprietary warehouse management system, developed in-house for 30+ years.
Core contract
logistics, explained
What is core contract logistics?
Core contract logistics is the integrated, outsourced management of a brand's entire supply chain, from inbound to outbound. Snatt covers goods receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, reverse logistics and customs with modular, scalable solutions tailored to luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands.
Which warehouse operations does Snatt cover?
Goods receiving, quality control, multi-zone and multi-logical-warehouse management (hanging, flat, shoes and accessories), order and massive picking, manual or automated packing using sorters, cross-belts and AutoStore systems, reverse logistics, and customs and documentation, all with full end-to-end visibility.
How does Snatt integrate with a brand's existing systems?
All operations run on our proprietary WMS, configurable to your SLAs and KPIs. Integration is seamless through complete EDI (API, FTP...) connectivity, supported by a dedicated customer service and an in-house IT development team that builds custom features as your needs evolve.
Can Snatt handle seasonal peaks and global product launches?
Yes. Our logistics model is built to match the pace of the fashion system, including seasonality, promotions, collections and global launches, and it is designed to be adaptive yet consistently reliable and ready to scale internationally.
Does Snatt manage reverse logistics and returns?
Yes. Reverse logistics is handled with meticulous care as an integrated part of core contract logistics, tracked within the WMS alongside customs and documentation processes.
Does Snatt provide third-party logistics (3PL) for apparel and footwear brands across Europe?
Yes. Core Contract Logistics is a full third-party logistics (3PL) service for apparel, footwear and accessories brands, run across a network of 40 distribution centres in 5 countries and 3 continents, including operations in Italy and across Europe.
How do I choose a contract logistics partner for fashion and luxury goods?
Look for a partner able to run the entire supply chain, from inbound to outbound, on one platform, with quality control that meets luxury standards and integration that fits your existing systems. Snatt does this through a single proprietary WMS, Logistica.Net, in development for over 30 years, dedicated QC areas trained to inspect stitching, finishing and accessories, and full EDI (API, FTP...) connectivity supported by an in-house IT team.
Is Snatt a logistics provider for luxury brands with operations in Italy?
Yes. Snatt runs Core Contract Logistics across a network of 40 distribution centres in 5 countries and 3 continents, including Italy, with dedicated quality-control areas trained to inspect garments, stitching, finishing and accessories to luxury standards.
Turn your supply chain into a strategic asset
Tell us about your brand and your flows. We design the tailor-made contract logistics setup that fits your fashion, luxury or lifestyle operation.
Talk to our fashion logistics team
Share your brief and flows: our team will get back to you to scope the right setup. Or reach us directly: info@snatt.it · +39 0522 905411.
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