May 2007

Warehousing is simple; it is about getting your products to your customers on time. That is all there is to it. Unfortunately, simple does not always mean easy. In fact, warehousing is arguably the demanding part of any product based business.

An under performing warehousing operation can cost a great deal of time and money.

Inefficiencies and mistakes can lead to overstocking or under stocking, late or damaged deliveries, customer credits and cash flow difficulties. And they will always lead to customer dissatisfaction.

A finely tuned, well optimised warehouse, on the other hand, supports your business.

Warehousing optimisation means optimum staffing levels, efficient processes, accurate reporting, safe storage and timely deliveries. In other words, it means satisfied customers.

Consider a few things that you need to understand to run your warehousing today:

Physical stock management
Warehouse maintenance and compliance with fire regulations
Regulations regarding warehouse equipment / licenses
Damages / surpluses or shortages
Direct time slot deliveries
Warehousing procedures
Computer access and security
Master file maintenance and security
Dangerous goods
Pallet control - cost and lost
Goods receipts
Receiving
Dispatch
Loading
Unloading
Warehouse key performance indicators and
Direct owner deliveries

Whatever your reason for warehousing optimisation – whether reactive or proactive STL Warehousing can help ensure you obtain the right materials and products, and that you distribute them to the right places, in the right quantities, at the right time, for the right customers and for the optimal cost.

Just as importantly, STL Warehousing can design and structure programs and strategies that deliver sustainable results.