5 Ways Storage & Fulfilment Solutions Can Cut E-Commerce Costs and Boost Customer Satisfaction

09.09.24 02:13 PM - By harvey

The European e-commerce market is set for massive growth, with revenues projected to reach GBP£570 billion by 2027. With this market expanding, e-commerce businesses in leading countries like the UK, Germany, France, and Italy, which account for 62% of total e-commerce spending, face the increasing challenge of managing inventory and fulfilment efficiently.

At Courier Logistics, our Storage & Fulfilment solutions are designed to help growing e-commerce businesses focus on scaling their business without having to deal with the pain of costly, in house logistics.

Here's 5 different ways our solutions can boost your customer experience, improve availability and reduce your overall operating cost:

1. Location

By keeping your inventory in one location it allows a greater level of visibility and control as supposed to having products at various locations. There is also significant opportunity you could explore in taking advantage of the lower costs in the north of England compared to the high and rising prices in the south. This will reduce overhead costs significantly, especially when looking for a long-term solution for storage and fulfilment. Moving goods in parcel, pallet and freight networks allows services of nationwide delivery on a next day and even premiums no matter the origin of the goods.

Storing all your goods in one location and long term contracts also allows for lower rates per pallet compared to storing your goods in multiple different locations.

2. Pick, pack and labelling

With a storage & fulfilment facility handling the picking, packing, labelling and shipping all from one location, this reduces the time and labour costs associated with these tasks. This results in faster order processing and fewer errors.

3. Streamlined inventory management

With all your products being in one place, inventory tracking becomes straight forwards with an advanced WMS (Warehouse Management System). At Courier Logistics we utilise this reduces the chance of stockouts or overstocking and improving order accuracy.

4. Direct to consumer

By choosing a fulfilment centre like Courier Logistics, we take your goods directly from our warehouse to the central APC Overnight and Pallet-Track national hubs daily. This ensures your orders are processed quickly and reach your customers the next day improving delivery speed and customer satisfaction.

Utilising a fulfilment centre means you can skip the hassle of dropping off goods at a post office or waiting for collections. Instead, your orders are picked, packed, and dispatched as soon as they are placed. This streamlined process not only speeds up order fulfilment but also frees up valuable time for you to concentrate on growing and managing your business.

5. Lower shipping costs

As your e-commerce business grows, using a fulfilment centre becomes increasingly essential. With higher order volumes, a fulfilment centre can provide you with lower parcel shipping rates with volume based discounts. This not only helps in reducing shipping costs but also streamlines your logistics operations, making it a smart choice for managing increased demand efficiently.

Transitioning from running your e-commerce business from your home or office to utilising a storage and fulfilment centre isn't as big of a step as it seems, its a smart move to scale your business efficiently. By partnering with a third party logistics (3PL) provider like Courier Logistics, you can streamline all operations, cut shipping costs, and boost customer satisfaction without having the stress of managing everything in-house.

Find out more by contacting our team @ 01709 369 369 or sales@courierlogistics.

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