You’re finally at the point where business is booming, and you want to outsource your fulfilment to a UK fulfilment centre, but you just don’t know which one to pick. Or, maybe you’re already using one, but you’re not really happy with them – they’ve let you down, and you’re losing customers.
Whatever your reason may be, we have some do’s and don’ts when deciding on which UK fulfilment centre to partner with.
If you have a fulfilment centre in mind already, or if you’re just weighing up your options, our blog details the things you should take into consideration, to help you choose the best option for you and your customers. Well, let’s explore exactly what they are.
Does your UK fulfilment centre use technology-based inventory management systems?
Using a 3PL that uses a technology-based inventory management system will help to ensure there is less potential for human error and will help to make things more efficient overall.
It’s best to avoid using a fulfilment centre that still uses manual methods to manage your inventory. This will lead to errors, mispicks and additional labour time and is far less efficient than technology-based systems.
A great system can not only help support your growth, but an increased order accuracy will save you so much money and time.
Do you require custom packaging?
Have you ever considered using custom packaging? Or, perhaps you’re looking for a special unboxing experience for your c