Running high performance ecommerce warehouses can be tricky and if it’s not done correctly, it can result in a loss of time, money and decrease customer satisfaction. It’s tempting to focus on marketing or opening up another sales channel but unless sales are backed up by solid warehouse operations, they won’t help the business to succeed. A local shuttle service can help with common warehousing issues, such as a lack of space and the flexibility to deal with seasonal needs.
Booking in stock quickly
Receiving stock and storing it in the warehouse may seem like a straightforward process. However, it can be challenging and time-consuming, especially when it involves multiple deliveries of multiple products. When the process is manual it involves checking off each item delivered on a paper printout of the order, searching for each product in the computer system, updating the inventory, and possibly updating inventory across sales channels too. This manual process results in a big waste of time and energy.
The quicker stock is booked in to inventory, the sooner it is ready to be sold. When receiving stock, effective yard operations can make a difference. There are also ways to make the booking in stock process much easier, such as using barcode scanners and inventory management software.
Accurate order picking
As a business grows and order numbers increase, it becomes more difficult to ensure accurate picking of orders. Accurate picking starts with good yard management to ensure stock is in the right place. A typical picking process will include printing a picking list, printing of order invoices, going to the warehouse to pick up items, and placing items in a picking trolley with the appropriate invoices.
When employees have to pick hundreds of orders every day, the potential for human error is great. Certain items may not be included or entirely incorrect items may be picked. There are effective picking methods that can improve accuracy. A good quality barcode scanner can also tell a picker what and how many items need to be picked, where they are located and offer confirmation that they have been picked correctly.
Make the most of space with a local shuttle service
Flexibility is a key component of successfully navigating constantly changing warehousing needs. No matter what the size and type of inventory or freight being moved, a local shuttle service can handle it. When sales change seasonally, it is possible to increase or reduce the space inventory takes up.
Warehousing storage solutions, such as a racking system can offer more effective use of space. This can increase inventory turnover and productivity.
Call us for warehousing services
EGA Logistics is a multimodal and third-party logistics provider that offers many services, including warehousing services. This military-owned and operated logistics provider has been operating since 2001 and its local shuttle service can be tailored to fit the needs of your business and keep your operations going. Contact EGA at (888) 496-1102 to request a quote or to find out more about the many services it offers.
