Changing stocks?
Every logistics manager knows it: inventories that fluctuate wildly from month to month – sometimes even from week to week. In practice, this often means that warehouse space is rented or purchased based on the peaks, while much of the year that same space sits largely empty. This is not only inefficient, but also costly.
Read the blog below or are you curious how we can help you be smarter about your logistics? Contact us – we would love to think with you.
Too much space left over? It will cost you more than you think
Many companies maintain unnecessary space in their existing premises. That extra square footage seems convenient “just in case,” but in reality it weighs heavily on costs. Not only do you pay for the square footage you don’t use, but things like heating, lighting, cleaning and insurance also continue. In addition, the cost of forklifts and reach trucks is often fixed, even though they are hardly ever used during quiet periods. Why pay for equipment that sits idle?
Proper staffing of your warehouse: especially crucial during the vacation season
There are also many gains to be made in the personnel field. You pay your employees a number of hours per week, but are they really working? Or are there slack times when they are twiddling their thumbs?
In many warehouses, employees are understaffed during quiet periods, while extra hands are needed during peaks or vacations. Without a flexible pool of staff, this leads to stress, errors and rising costs. Proper warehouse staffing is not a luxury, but a necessity to keep running smoothly. By working with a partner who thinks along with you on this, you can handle this much smarter.
Smarter handling of changing inventories
More and more companies are choosing to outsource (part of) their logistics processes to a specialized logistics service provider. They have economies of scale: they can deploy space, personnel and equipment flexibly, tailored to the current needs of your organization. This not only saves costs, but also increases the efficiency of your entire supply chain.
Ready for growth - without excess capacity
You want to be ready for growth without paying for overcapacity in quiet times. Then it’s time to take a closer look at your warehouse occupancy, the cost of your forklifts and reach trucks, and the actual use of your premises. Often, much more is possible than you think.