Kitting
Kitting Services That Simplify and Streamline Your Supply Chain
Millwood, Inc. delivers high-quality kitting services that help businesses reduce costs, shorten lead times and improve inventory management. Our team specializes in creating efficient solutions for projects of any size or complexity, from assembling small kits to handling large, custom programs. By outsourcing your kitting operations to us, you gain a partner dedicated to accuracy, speed and reliability.
Custom Kitting Services for Your Unique Needs
Our custom kitting services are tailored to your operation. Whether you need just-in-time kitting, vendor-managed inventory or specialized packaging, we design every solution to meet your business goals. Each kit is built to your specifications, ensuring products arrive organized, protected and ready for distribution.
Assembly and Kitting Services You Can Trust
Millwood’s expert team provides dependable assembly and kitting services that let you focus on core business activities. With proven processes and flexible support, we deliver projects on time and on budget while exceeding expectations for quality.
Packaging Challenges? No Problem.
Instead, we deliver a just-right service solution—grounded in packaging science and supported by heat treatment, returnable packaging management, sustainability programs and recycling services—balanced for performance, cost and ease of operation.
Why Choose Millwood as Your Solution Provider?
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Customer Centric Approach: We collaborate closely with customers, providing personal service and responsive support to meet your unique needs.
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Industry Expertise Since 1985: With over four decades of experience, Millwood understands the complexities of pallet design and supply chain logistics.
- Innovative Design & Testing: Our in house ISTA certified lab and Pallet Design System (PDS) enable tailored, optimized pallet solutions.
- Manufacturing Experts: From sawmilling, resawing, assembly, heat treating and mold prevention, we have the experience and knowledge to serve you.
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Sustainability Commitment: We are committed to efficiency without compromising our environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are kitting services and how can they benefit my business?
Kitting services combine multiple products into a single, ready-to-ship package, reducing time and errors in fulfillment.
In packaging and logistics, kitting services mean bundling separate SKUs into a single kit for distribution. This process minimizes handling, simplifies inventory tracking and ensures consistent packaging for each shipment. Businesses use kitting for subscription boxes, promotional bundles, retail-ready displays and multi-component products. By outsourcing kitting, companies streamline order fulfillment, reduce packing errors and improve delivery speed. For manufacturers, distributors and e-commerce sellers, kitting services create efficiency by reducing complexity and optimizing packaging workflows, resulting in cost savings and higher customer satisfaction.
What types of custom kitting services does Millwood offer?
Millwood offers tailored kitting services, including packaging assembly, retail-ready displays, subscription kits and bulk product bundling.
Our custom kitting services are designed to fit the exact needs of your operation. Whether you need retail-ready packaging, subscription box fulfillment, product bundling or promotional kit preparation, we have the expertise and facilities to deliver consistent, high-quality results. Using our ISTA-certified Packaging Science Lab, we also test materials and packaging designs before implementation, ensuring durability and cost-effectiveness. With decades of experience, Millwood can manage everything from simple assembly projects to large-scale, multi-location kitting programs. By outsourcing your kitting needs to a trusted partner, you save time, reduce errors and streamline your supply chain.
How do assembly and kitting services improve supply chain efficiency?
Assembly and kitting services streamline fulfillment by reducing handling, cutting packaging time and simplifying inventory management.
In supply chain operations, efficiency is vital. Kitting services help by preparing pre-assembled kits so that warehouse teams spend less time picking and packing. Instead of retrieving multiple items, staff handle one pre-built SKU, reducing labor and error rates. Kitting also lowers storage requirements by consolidating items and packaging. For businesses managing high order volumes, this translates into faster turnaround, improved accuracy and smoother logistics. When paired with fulfillment technology, kitting services give companies a competitive advantage by increasing throughput, enhancing order consistency and ensuring products arrive ready for retail shelves or direct-to-consumer delivery.
How do kitting services reduce costs?
Custom kitting services reduce costs by minimizing labor, cutting packaging waste and improving shipping efficiency.
When businesses package items separately, costs rise due to repeated handling, larger packaging materials and inefficient shipping dimensions. Kitting services consolidate products into one optimized package, lowering material use and freight expenses. By reducing handling steps, kitting also cuts labor hours and eliminates errors that lead to costly returns or re-shipments. Bulk preparation of kits streamlines the entire process, delivering economies of scale. For businesses looking to enhance margins while improving fulfillment accuracy, kitting offers a clear cost advantage. The result: lower operational costs, better use of warehouse space and improved profit margins across the supply chain.
What industries benefit most from kitting services?
Industries with complex product bundles or frequent shipments, such as e-commerce, retail and manufacturing, benefit most from kitting services.
Kitting services are widely used in e-commerce, subscription boxes and retail packaging, where bundling multiple items into one shipment improves customer experience. Manufacturers also use kitting to prepare component kits for assembly lines, reducing downtime and ensuring parts arrive together. Healthcare and pharmaceutical companies rely on kitting for medical device kits, lab supplies and compliance packaging. Marketing and promotional businesses benefit by preparing branded kits for events or campaigns. Across these industries, kitting reduces errors, lowers labor costs and ensures efficient distribution—making it a valuable solution wherever multiple items need to be grouped into reliable, ready-to-ship packages.