What are the benefits of outsourced warehousing and why should you use a warehouse provider?
What is Outsourced warehousing?
Outsourced warehousing involves a business handing over their storage and distribution activities to a third party, as opposed to managing it in-house. Smaller and large businesses utilise warehouse providers for these purposes, and there are many benefits to outsourcing your logistical and order fulfilment work.
Benefits of outsourced warehousing?
A main benefit of outsourcing your warehousing is the enhanced storage capabilities which warehouses offer with low capital investments. Smaller businesses can benefit from increased storage once a spare room or garage no longer suits their production and distribution volumes, and larger companies too can meet the demand that comes with expansion opportunities, without having to invest in warehouse leasing.
Furthermore, outsourced warehousing takes place from well-connected hubs in central locations meaning that irrespective of the location of your business, your goods can be distributed much more effectively and quickly from a centrally based warehouse provider. This, alongside the picking and packing services and transport often available means that you can reduce outbound delivery costs, shorten delivery times, and increase customer service and satisfaction.
Another benefit to consider is that your business does not have to take on the burden of maintenance and implementing health and safety regulations in order to comply with legislation, as this is taken care of by the warehouse provider. Again, this frees up resources for you to invest into your business, rather than the logistics behind storage and distribution.
Why choose Welch’s Transport?
With almost 60 years of experience in the warehousing sector, Welch’s Transport can meet your storage and distribution requirements efficiently and without fuss. With floor space of over 75,000 square feet, we have the resources to take care of your logistical needs, while maintaining a highly personalised service which you would expect from a family-owned business.
Here at Welch’s Transport utilising us as your warehousing provider means you can benefit from a broad range of services, including racked storage, bulk storage and hazardous freight storage. Furthermore, our IT systems enhance our services, such as our Integrated Warehouse Management System which facilitates comprehensive and enhanced product traceability and visibility through barcode scanning. Our customers also have access to the Account Administration Customer Portal, which enables you to check stock, track orders and request call offs with ease.
Additionally, when you choose Welch’s Transport for your warehouse outsourcing needs you can rest assured knowing that our fleet of vehicles will meet, and even exceed, distribution requirements – our drivers can get to the majority of the UK before 10am the next day! Our picking service is also available until 5pm the day before delivery, and we operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, ensuring that we can always meet your warehousing needs, while boosting the efficiency of your operations.
Welch’s Transport has the experience and resources to assist your business with its storage and distribution requirements. For more information on our warehouse outsourcing services and our competitive storage rates, read more about our warehousing services, or contact our friendly team today on +44 (0)1223 843011 or at [email protected] .