E-commerce businesses can grow extremely quickly, leaving business owners struggling to keep up with fulfilment and warehousing tasks. Many of these growing businesses can mitigate these issues by outsourcing warehousing services.
Other businesses can benefit too, reducing their real estate expenses and saving time and space in their headquarters.
Inherently scalable
Outsourcing warehousing facilities generally charge for the space used. Therefore, businesses can scale their warehouse space as they grow by increasing the amount of space they hire as business picks up. This flexibility offers the ability to scale in a multitude of different ways, whether that be through pure capacity, or expanding into a wide range of products that require different storage solutions.
Expert warehouse staff
Experts in warehouse operations will be knowledgeable on the best ways to store different types of products, as well as efficiently organise and retrieve them when required. Health and safety compliance should also be par for the course, as well as the safe operation of any machinery required if larger products are being dealt with. This expertise will contribute to smoother supply chain operation for the products.
Fulfilment
Many facilities will also offer fulfilment services as part of their wider warehousing service. This might include packaging and labelling products and even shipping services, providing an all-in-one solution for inventory management.
More secure storage
A key advantage of these storage solutions is the additional security offered by a warehouse environment. Warehouses will usually have comprehensive security operations, including cameras and on-site staff to protect the products being stored there.
MI Transport offer warehousing solutions suitable for businesses of all sizes and producing a wide variety of products. We craft a bespoke warehousing solution for all clients, with our experienced warehouse operatives offering a personal touch to delight any business’s customers. Call 0333 577 5100 or email info@mitransportltd.co.uk to learn more.