Why Perfect Shipping Fulfillment Could Change Your Year

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Shipping Fulfillment

Thanks to 2020, we are all well aware of what happens when our shipping and delivery services are in overdrive. Although our current 2020 situation is unique, you’ve begun to miss and appreciate the speedy and efficient logistical systems that 2019 gave us, don’t you?

Through no fault of their own, companies have experienced and continue to experience a reduction in employees and an increase in online orders. It’s taxing. But as life outside the house begins to become more normal again, right now might just be the perfect time to hone your shipping fulfillment logistics. It could change your year.

To be honest, most businesses weren’t all that great before 2020

No matter what, most businesses have the potential to improve in one or more areas of their operation. And, even before 2020 chaos ensued, many businesses were lacking in their shipping fulfillment.

We’ve all seen how devastated and overtaxed logistics systems affect customers and clients on a personal and national level. So, moving forward, it’s important to do better for our customers.

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Shipping fulfillment is more than just delivering a package

In reality, you really need an entire fulfillment chain that works in harmony. But, many times, perfecting one area of your chain will lead to improvements in other areas.

So what type of shipping qualities will really change the game? We’re here to tell you.

• A qualified home for inventory. Shipping efficiency will be nil if your warehouse is a mess. First of all, to deliver quality products, they need to be housed right. You’ll need warehouse storage that has the ability to cater to a variety of different product needs. Ideally, it’ll be FDA Food-Grade Certified. You’ll also need top-of-the-notch security protocol and real-time product tracking. Take care of your inventory; it’s the first step toward customer satisfaction.

• The second step is impeccable pick and pack. Like we said before, shipping fulfillment can’t be perfected unless the logistics steps that precede shipping are executed flawlessly. Because, at the end of the day, it’s all about customer satisfaction. Have you ever received an order that is wrong, damaged, or incomplete, even if it was delivered on time? You weren’t happy. Fast and timely delivery means nothing when you clearly haven’t cared for the products they ordered. Keep that in mind. Really, it’s more than just being fast.

• Seamless delivery. This one is a given. But it’s a lot harder than it sounds. When choosing to outsource your shipping logistics to a third party, remember that they are the hands that will be the last to touch your inventory before being shipping out. Make sure your partner and their employees care about the welfare of customer products. These are the same people that ensure those same products are protectively picked and packed to ensure safety during shipping and delivery.

Because many of us have suffered losses in 2020, starting back up with a new and improved business could save your year. And, moving forward, it’ll put you at the forefront of customer radars. You stand out when you deliver excellence and perfecting your shipping fulfillment might just be the difference between attracting more business and not.

If you’re ready to do and be better, give us a call. We’d love to talk with you.