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Are you thinking about starting an e-commerce business? Have you been selling products for a few years and are now ready to consider a warehousing and distribution solution? If your sales are rising and you’re wondering if you have the tools in place to scale, there are some important things to be aware of. Partnering with a third-party logistics provider is one of the best options for a growing business—here’s how you can tell if you’re ready.
Uneven Sales
Running and staffing your own warehouse may not be the most cost-effective and efficient choice if your order numbers fluctuate throughout the year. Logistics providers can scale to meet your needs, so you don’t waste a cent. They will provide increased personnel and attention when orders are high and scale back when orders are low. With their software, they can record data that helps you predict when you need to order more inventory and when to slow down.
No Time to Manage
If your fulfillment duties are taking up all your time—so much that you are unable to focus on initiatives that would improve operations and increase sales—you need help. A fulfillment partner can take over the role of ensuring your daily warehouse operations are properly managed so you can have more time to focus on your strategic work.
Lack of Infrastructure
A quickly growing business may outgrow its current infrastructure before you’re able to adapt, which is another reason why you can benefit from partnering with a logistics provider. They are better equipped to make adjustments to suit changes in your supply chain.
Contact Lean Supply Solutions for Outsourced Supply Chain Services
There are many benefits of hiring a 3PL provider—they can help you ensure you are giving your customers quality customer service by providing accurate inventory counts; they can help get your orders to your customers on time; they can get you better rates and provide excellent services to meet the needs of your growing business; and they can manage your entire supply chain so you can focus on other core aspects of your business.
As a growing business, you can benefit from their efficiency, talent, and resources, as well as reap the benefits of their supply chain management software and technology to increase visibility and communication between you and everyone in your business network.
If you are looking for the right company to partner with, look no further than Lean Supply Solutions. We rise to the challenge of meeting our clients’ needs through our services, which include product fulfillment, warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, warehouse pick and pack, order fulfillment, and more. To learn more about outsourcing to our supply management in Toronto, or to ask any questions, contact us today.
