HJI Supply Chain Solutions

What HJI Supply Chain Solutions does

HJI Supply Chain Solutions is a second-generation, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1994 by Alice and Wade Houston originally as a transportation company (then Houston-Johnson, Inc.), HJI divested from transportation in 2001 to concentrate on warehousing, has since rebranded to HJI Supply Chain Solutions in 2016, and now operates approximately 1.3 million square feet of capacity across eight facilities in Louisville and Memphis, processing 26,000+ orders per day with a 99%+ on-time performance rate. The company employs roughly 200 people and is led by second-generation executives Lynn Houston Moore (CEO) and Condrad Daniels (President); founder Alice K. Houston remains involved as Chair and was inducted into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2026.

HJI offers five interconnected service lines: Warehousing (1.3M+ sq ft, including cold storage), E-commerce and Omni-Channel Fulfillment (B2B and D2C pick/pack/ship with API integrations to Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, plus EDI/HTTP/SFTP for B2B), Manufacturing (kitting, sub-assembly, automotive sequencing, service parts manufacturing, quality inspection), Contract Logistics (managed workforce for seasonal peaks and special projects), and Circular Logistics (returns processing, refurbishment, recycling). These services are organized by five industry verticals: Automotive (Toyota Tier 1 supplier since 2022, plus Ford, Johnson Controls, Lear), Consumer Goods and Retail (GE Appliances, Keurig Dr Pepper, Bigelow Tea, Cornbread Hemp), Food and Beverage (Brown-Forman, AIB- and USDA Organic-certified facilities), Healthcare (ISO 13485-compliant, medical-device handling, cold storage), and Appliances (service parts manufacturing for Appliance Alley in Louisville).

The business model is relationship-driven and enterprise-focused: HJI generates revenue through custom-priced, multi-year contracts based on storage volume, throughput, and value-added services; there is no standard rate card, no self-serve channel, and no public pricing. All engagements begin with a custom proposal. The company maintains a portfolio of regulatory certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AIB, FDA registration, USDA Organic) and holds MWBE/WBENC/NMSDC Corporate Plus status, which functions as a structural sales advantage in corporate supplier-diversity programs. Recent strategic moves include the 2019 acquisition of DSI Warehousing (Memphis entry), the 2026 acquisition of P31 Cold Storage (Louisville), and a 2026 partnership with Cartesian Kinetics to deploy Carte+ Omni Rack Robotics at the Louisville fulfillment center.

Name

HJI Supply Chain Solutions

Legal name

HJI Supply Chain Solutions

Website

https://hjisolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Second-generation, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider based in Louisville, KY, operating 1.3M+ sq ft across eight facilities in Louisville and Memphis, offering warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing, contract logistics, and circular logistics services to Fortune 500 brands and OEMs across automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, and appliances verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

NAICS

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Contract warehousing
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Automotive sequencing
• Value-added logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, fulfillment, assembly, sequencing, and returns processing. Revenue is generated through contracted service fees based on volume, storage capacity utilized, and value-added services rendered. Services span multiple industries (automotive, consumer goods, food & beverage, healthcare, appliances).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HJI Supply Chain Solutions is a second-generation, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider that delivers contract warehousing (1.3M+ sq. ft. across 8 Louisville and Memphis facilities), e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment, manufacturing/assembly support (kitting, sub-assembly, automotive sequencing, service parts), circular logistics (returns, refurbishment, recycling), and contract workforce services. Offerings are packaged into industry-specific solutions for Appliances, Automotive, Consumer Goods & Retail, Food & Beverage, and Healthcare, integrating with customer systems via API, EDI, and a proprietary customer portal.

Product overview

HJI Supply Chain Solutions is a 2nd generation family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified platform of logistics services. The core offering consists of five interconnected service lines: Circular Logistics (returns processing and sustainability), Contract Logistics (managed workforce), E-commerce & Omni-Channel Fulfillment (B2B/D2C pick/pack/ship), Manufacturing (kitting, assembly, sequencing), and Warehousing (1.3M+ sq. ft. across Louisville and Memphis). These services are organized by five industry verticals: Appliances, Automotive, Consumer Goods & Retail, Food & Beverage, and Healthcare. The platform emphasizes true partnership, speed to execution, scalability (26,000+ orders daily), and value-added services that touch products while in custody.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Circular Logistics Sustainable supply chain services including returns processing, refurbishment, recycling, and reuse programs that help recover value from returned products. Designed for brands seeking closed-loop and circular-economy logistics.
• Contract Logistics Fully managed workforce solutions for seasonal peaks, special projects, or ongoing support, with a safety-first culture embedded from day one. Provides embedded labor to operate customer supply chain functions.
• E-commerce & Omni-Channel Fulfillment B2B, D2C, and omnichannel fulfillment with full pick/pack/ship capabilities, integrating via API with platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, plus EDI for retail compliance.
• Manufacturing Outsourced manufacturing and assembly services including kitting, sub-assembly, automotive sequencing, service parts manufacturing, and quality inspection for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Warehousing Flexible contract warehousing across 1.3 million square feet of capacity in Louisville and Memphis, including AIB-certified, FDA-registered, USDA Organic-certified, and cold-storage facilities, with value-added services.
• Appliances Industry Solutions Supply chain support for appliance brands, including service parts manufacturing, finished goods warehousing, kitting, distribution, and returns/warranty processing, with deep Louisville "Appliance Alley" expertise (e.g., GE Appliances).
• Automotive Industry Solutions Automotive supply chain support including sequencing and line-side delivery, service parts manufacturing, Tier 2 supplier management, container management, and quality inspection; HJI has been a Toyota Tier 1 supplier since 2022 and supports Ford Motor Company.
• Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Solutions Omnichannel fulfillment, retail compliance (EDI, routing guides), kitting and bundling, marketplace integration (Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay), and returns/circular logistics for consumer brands.
• Food & Beverage Industry Solutions AIB-certified, FDA-registered, USDA Organic-compliant warehousing and fulfillment for food and beverage products, including kitting, repacking, and distribution to retailers and direct consumers (e.g., Brown-Forman/Jack Daniel's).
• Healthcare Industry Solutions ISO 13485-compliant operations for medical products, including medical device handling, cold storage, kitting and assembly, pick/pack fulfillment, and quality management, with Memphis-based time-sensitive shipping via FedEx.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ on-time performance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cartesian KineticscoreTechnology or Integration · 7 February 2026Strategic partnership to deploy Carte+ Omni Rack Robotics (ORR) system at HJI's Louisville fulfillment center. The robotic automation system automates manual picking processes, designed to retrofit into existing warehouse infrastructure without major facility redesigns. Projected to deliver up to 5X higher throughput, 50% less labor required, and 400+ units per hour. Scheduled to go live by Spring 2026.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Family-influenced, mid-to-large North American 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, distribution, and integrated logistics. Closely comparable to HJI in multi-vertical service mix (consumer goods, food/beverage, automotive) and in operating both owned warehouses and dedicated capacity.
• Hub Group: North American logistics provider combining intermodal, trucking, and dedicated contract logistics/warehousing. Comparable to HJI in offering multi-vertical warehousing and value-added services with an emphasis on operational reliability, though larger and more transportation-led.
• Kenco Group: Privately held US 3PL operating owned and dedicated warehouses, distribution, transportation, and material handling across consumer goods, automotive, and industrial verticals. Closely comparable to HJI in size, ownership profile (private), and vertical specialization including automotive support.
• Saddle Creek Logistics Services: Privately held US contract logistics provider with warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment, and value-added services across consumer goods, retail, and automotive. Highly comparable to HJI in service mix, customer profile (enterprise retailers and OEMs), and operational scale.
• SDI Industries: US contract logistics provider specializing in distribution, kitting, assembly, and value-added services for industrial, automotive, and consumer goods customers. Comparable to HJI in service-line mix (assembly, sequencing, kitting) and in operating as a mid-size private 3PL partner to OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider with global warehouse footprint serving consumer goods, retail, and industrial verticals. Direct comparable on warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and value-added services like kitting and reverse logistics, but at materially larger scale than HJI.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Diversified 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across automotive, retail, consumer goods, and healthcare verticals. Comparable service breadth (warehousing, sequencing, returns) with deeper national footprint and technology stack than HJI.
• Geodis: Global 3PL with North American contract logistics operations spanning warehousing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics. Comparable in multi-vertical coverage and value-added services, but operates at larger scale across more geographies than HJI.
• DHL Supply Chain: World's largest contract logistics provider operating warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services across all major verticals including automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Comparable service breadth to HJI but at vastly larger global scale, with technology and automation investments that set the competitive ceiling.

Others

• Dematic: Global supplier of automated warehousing systems, including goods-to-person and robotic picking solutions comparable to the Carte+ deployment at HJI. Not a direct competitor, but a relevant adjacent peer representing the automation technology ecosystem HJI is investing in.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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