Top Benefits of Warehousing and Distribution Services
What are Warehousing and Distribution Services?
A warehouse is a place that stores goods for future use. When hiring people for a warehouse, utmost care is taken to make sure that they are skilled, educated, and professional in the way that they conduct themselves. These types of services are critical to the clients who need fulfillment services for their orders and are rendered on behalf of the original manufacturer of the good, later being distributed to the customers. The warehouse that you choose must be equipped with the latest in technology, and you can be sure you can trust Spectra when it comes to this. They are able to meet the many demands of their clients, using a modern approach. They also have safety measures in place to make sure that your non-perishable goods are kept at the proper temperature. They also make sure that proper maintenance measures are taken and that they do everything they can to keep pests out.Value-Added Services Required by Customers
There are several value-added services that are included in warehousing and distribution services, including- Shrink/stretch wrapping
- Labeling
- Packing/repacking
- Palletization/depalletization
- Strapping
- Cartonization/de-cartonization
- Crating/de-crating
I see that strapping is listed under value-added services. What is meant by strapping?
Strapping, also known as bundling or banding, is the process of applying a strap to an item to combine, stabilize, reinforce or fasten it. Strapping can be used for multiple items being shipped to one location.
Why is scalability so important for fulfillment companies?
Some customers are seasonal and their supplies may decrease at certain times of the year. Other customers may see a boom in business and they need more space. Scalability offers customers the ability to increase or decrease space as needed, and only paying for the space that they use.
I don’t quite understand what inventory management means.
Inventory management involves the receiving of your products into an inventory management system, picking products that are ordered, packing products that are ordered and shipping them to the customer. Inventory management can also involve the reporting of inventory balances in real-time.
If I decide to take advantage of your warehouse, are my goods insured?
Yes, we are responsible for making sure your goods are safe and secure. We are required to make sure that your goods are safe against theft, fire and other kinds of damage.
I’ve visited some warehouses that have typically been in basements and haven’t been very clean or waterproof. Is your warehouse a basement situation?
No, our warehouse is a large one story building that does not involve a basement. Our warehouse is exceptionally clean and watertight. Any and all maintenance problems are reported and fixed immediately.
What’s the biggest benefit of outsourcing fulfillment services?
When a manufacturer outsources storage/fulfillment services, they are able to focus more on their core competencies and expanding their business.
I read your article and I don’t know what the term shrink wrapping means?
Shrink wrapping is a material made of polymer plastic film. When heat is applied it shrinks tightly over whatever it is covering. This application can be used on books, baskets, or any type of product that needs protecting.