Cold Chain specializes in the e-commerce fulfillment, storage, and distribution of cold goods throughout greater Chicago. With 20 years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team will be a reliable pack, pick, and shipping partner for your business.
For over 20 years, Judd Rosenberg has been a noteworthy leader in the gourmet, fresh-prepared and grab-n-go products space. You may know him from his work as the co-founder at Food Evolution and more recently leading the vision of expansion with the acquisitions of a food processing plant in Texas and California based Fresh & Ready Foods.
Food Evolution was acquired by Akoyo Capital Partners, LLC in partnership with Balance Point Capital Partners and Plexus Capital in 2014 for $30MM and then again in December, 2021 to Compass Food Group for $120MM+.
Fresh & Ready Foods is a leading producer of grab-n-go sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, and prepared meals that serve consumer demand within the $93 billion fresh-prepared foods industry. The company’s on-trend product portfolio spans 150+ variants and is distributed fresh and refrigerated with most products having a shelf life of 7 to 10 days.
Judd holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland College Park and currently resides in Glencoe, Illinois.
Jamie Moriarty is an experienced entrepreneur that has founded companies in consumer packaged goods, (Uber Dispensing Co.) technology, (Pauwow) and brokerage and consulting (R.F.Queue). A motivated “problem solver”, Jamie is driven by identifying, and providing the best solution, in solving a customer’s pain point. As a startup founder, his passions have led him to work in product development, design and operations.
In addition to his primary job functions, Jamie has most recently been recognized by InterCon as a 2020 top 50 tech leader for his overall impact on the tech industry and spirit of innovation.
Jamie has his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration. He also competed in the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games as a member of the United States Bobsled Team.
Larraine Lake brings over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, procurement, sales, customer service, and supply chain management with a focus on the food industry. During her 17 years at Peapod, the pioneering online grocery retailer, Larraine developed expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cold chain operations to optimize processes that drove efficiency and profitability. At ColdChain 3PL, she leverages this experience to enhance customer satisfaction, improve service delivery, and drive business growth. Outside of work, Larraine is a passionate contributor within the nonprofit community, earning the Melvin Jones Award from Lions Club International. She served 17 years on the Chicago Meals on Wheels Golf Committee raising funds to fight hunger of seniors. Larraine holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DePaul University.
Cold Chain 3PL specializes in providing customized cold chain logistics solutions for eCommerce brands shipping perishable goods nationwide from central Chicago, west coast Pacoima CA, and East Coast Baltimore, MD locations. With over 20 years of experience in frozen fulfillment, cold storage warehousing, and refrigerated transportation, our dedicated team offers reliable services to maintain product freshness and quality throughout the supply chain. We leverage cutting-edge technology to offer real-time inventory tracking, temperature-controlled storage and shipping options, and expedited delivery services. Our goal is to ensure on-time delivery so your customers receive your products in optimal condition.
We provide specialized frozen storage, order processing and shipping for eCommerce brands. Our strategically located warehouses enable us to quickly deliver frozen goods nationwide.
Our temperature-controlled warehouses ensure safe storage and prevent spoilage or waste. We offer customizable storage solutions.
Our fleet of refrigerated trucks maintains optimal product temperatures during transport. We provide temperature-controlled truckload, LTL, and air shipping.
As an experienced 3PL provider, we seamlessly manage supply chain activities including transportation, distribution, packaging, and more.
Our real-time inventory tracking provides visibility into stock levels and shipments. We help businesses optimize their supply chain.
We offer specialized kitting and assembly services to consolidate components into kits or custom bundles.
Facilitate the expansion of an online specialty food retailer by optimizing their supply chain and fulfillment processes.
Integrated an advanced order management system with real-time inventory tracking, implemented automated order processing, and leveraged strategic partnerships with local carriers for faster last-mile delivery.
Achieved a 30% increase in order processing efficiency, reduced shipping times by 25%, and contributed to a notable surge in customer satisfaction.
Enhance the delivery experience for a fresh juice producer, ensuring that items reach customers in peak condition.
Implemented a specialized packaging process, integrated temperature-controlled packing during transport, and utilized predictive analytics to optimize inventory levels and reduce food waste.
Experienced a 20% growth in subscriber retention, significantly decreased product damages, and established a reputation for reliable and high-quality deliveries.
Facilitate the expansion of an online specialty food retailer by optimizing their supply chain and fulfillment processes.
Integrated an advanced order management system with real-time inventory tracking, implemented automated order processing, and leveraged strategic partnerships with local carriers for faster last-mile delivery.
Achieved a 30% increase in order processing efficiency, reduced shipping times by 25%, and contributed to a notable surge in customer satisfaction.
Streamline the logistics for a meal delivery platform offering pre-cooked meals, aiming to reduce delivery costs and enhance the overall customer experience.
Introduced warehouse routing optimization algorithms, utilized a combination of national and last mile carriers.
Achieved a 15% reduction in delivery costs, improved on-time delivery rates by 20%, and contributed to a substantial increase in customer loyalty for the meal delivery platform.
We take pride in the positive feedback received from our clients. References from our satisfied clients who have experienced the impact of our logistic food fulfillment solutions firsthand are available upon request. They can vouch for our commitment to excellence, reliability, and the success we’ve achieved in optimizing their e-commerce logistics.
To learn more about our end-to-end cold chain logistics solutions, contact our experts today at 312-217-1070. We look forward to helping your business meet its goals and grow with our specialized services.
