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.

Call 1300 486 329 or or contact us to discuss your Warehousing and Distribution needs with one of our experienced consultants.