TURN YOUR BIGGEST HEADACHES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

The shift to B2C fulfillment has changed the landscape of 3PL. Will you only exist or will you excel?

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SKU PROLIFERATION

The seismic shift in 3PL warehousing means managing a huge volume of smaller orders and a tremendous number of SKUs

How can you beat the SKU invasion?

  • Optimize slotting for picking
  • Add case flow lanes to accommodate more SKUs
  • Use variable height picking processes to increase pick locations

INCREASED COSTS

Rising costs and competition are increasing industry pressures

How can you better manage increased costs?

  • Right-size your fleet to reduce administrative burden and extend equipment life
  • Deploy hydrogen fuel cell power to help reduce electrical consumption
  • Embrace technology to help increase speed and accuracy
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SPACE CONSTRAINTS

So many SKUs, so little space

How can you squeeze more out of what you have?

  • Go vertical for greater capacity
  • Install hydrogen fuel cell-powered lift trucks to eliminate battery charging and storage space demands
  • Deploy multi-faceted approach to accommodate current needs and projected growth

CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS

Customer expectations are sky high and they don’t have to settle for less

How can you wow your customers?

  • Provide customers with instant access to shipment status and inventory
  • Unify products, shipping materials and packaging labels with clients’ brand guidelines
  • Help increase efficiency, lower operating costs, and offer value-adds with Big Data
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LAST MILE LOGISTICS

Customers place high value on the speed, security, traceability and cost of delivery

How are you going to win in the end?

  • Implement RFID technology for traceability which can reduce errors, labor costs and delivery time
  • Deploy walkie pallet trucks with a DSD package for an ergonomic solution to moving product
  • Split inventory across different fulfillment centers to shorten the final delivery distance

LABOR SHORTAGE

Variable demand and turnover adds strain to a shrinking labor pool and high turnover in 3PL

How can you attract and retain talent?

  • Deploy robotic solutions for repetitive tasks and direct workers to more value-added activities
  • Utilize equipment designed with advanced ergonomics to help keep operators happy and healthy
  • Use telematics to help manage equipment access and training updates
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TURN YOUR BIGGEST HEADACHES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

The shift to B2C fulfillment has changed the landscape of 3PL. Will you only exist or will you excel?