Every entrepreneur, no matter what industry he or she is in, strives to rationally manage company costs. The main area to look for savings is logistics. Supply chain management, warehousing or product distribution, generate expenses that can be reduced by using contract logistics. Check out the benefits of this business model.
Before we move on to contracting the scope of services, let’s explain what contract logistics is. Under this term is a type of service covering all business operations carried out in warehouses by 3PL operators. This is a long-term contract between a customer, engaged in distribution or manufacturing activities, and the company that takes control of the goods.
And what services are provided under contract logistics? The third-party company carries out all logistics processes related to warehousing until the goods are transferred to the final point of sale or customer.
Specialized companies such as ours provide services in the field:
Receiving deliveries – warehouse services starting from the arrival of goods at the warehouse;
Quantitative and qualitative control – checking that the goods meet customer requirements;
Product storage – all activities related to ensuring proper conditions for the storage of goods;
Inventory monitoring – ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain and replenishing inventory;
packaging of goods – preparation of goods for sale;
Shipping and transportation of goods – providing appropriate information on the transportation of goods to customers.
Contract logistics also includes a range of ancillary services such as.
labeling,
set formation,
foiling of goods.
The logistics service is end-to-end in nature – it combines supply chain management processes and a series of warehouse space operations to meet customer requirements. Depending on the specific industry and type of business, warehousing services can be provided on a broader or more truncated basis.
Contract logistics, despite being a relatively new phenomenon in Poland, is very popular among companies, especially online stores. What are the biggest advantages of this solution?
Definitely easier to get started – third-party companies have their own warehouses, so you don’t have to pay for rent and hire staff.
Access to professional tools – with WMS software, you can make better use of your warehouse resources.
Save time – instead of spending energy on order picking and other logistical issues, you can focus on carrying out marketing activities.
Efficient order processing – you have real-time access to orders and a full view of warehouse processes.
Looking for an effective way to optimize costs? Do you know how expensive it is to maintain your own storage facilities? Are you wondering how to reduce these expenses?
Having your own logistics facilities is a convenience, but it also puts a heavy burden on your company’s budget. Not surprisingly, companies are increasingly choosing to use logistics services. What is in favor of such a solution? First of all, you do not need to own your own warehouse. As a result, costs associated with hiring employees, processing orders or managing inventory fall away. You also don’t have to o take out insurance, which can be very expensive.
Contract logistics can try on various forms, among others. cross-docking, dropshipping oraz fulfillment. check out how these business models differ.
Otherwise, the reloading of picking magna area. The storage area is then replaced by a throughput area, where goods are repacked from one means of transport to another, bypassing the storage stage.
A solution based on the company’s cooperation with wholesalers, who supply the entrepreneur with goods and take care of their storage. Payment for products is made only at the time of sale to the end customer.
A comprehensive contract logistics model based on entrusting an assortment to an external company that provides a variety of services, from storage and distribution of goods to packaging and IT support.
The growing expectations of businesses and the upward trend in the warehouse space market make it necessary for companies providing contract logistics services to implement technological innovations that enable efficient supply chain management. We are no exception in this regard. To provide customers with the highest quality of service, we use WMS (Warehouse Management System) class systems that automate logistics processes.
What are the benefits of implementing WMS software?
cost reduction,
Automation of document flows,
Enhanced security of goods,
Efficient management of warehouse operations,
Increasing employee productivity.
When you choose contract logistics at E-packman, you get a reliable partner who will take full responsibility for getting the goods to the customer. Find out how much you can gain by entering into cooperation with a renovated service provider.
