Short answer yes, get organised. Oh, you wanted more? Yeah, we know this subject is a real page turner…no really. But that’s only because we like that kind of content here at Smart Directions. The purpose of this blog is to show you that we really have thought of everything, even the things considered mundane or unimportant.
So why is it important to have an organised space?
Don’t worry, we’re not getting Marie Kondo on you, but having a tidy workspace makes it far easier to be organised and efficient. Here’s an interesting statistic we found – “80% of the clutter in most homes is a result of disorganization, not lack of space”. If that’s true at home, just imagine what happens in a large warehouse run by a team of people on different shifts, containing hundreds of packages, regular deliveries and a busy schedule.
It could be chaos.
It makes taking an accurate inventory harder to do, prevents you from working quickly and it negatively impacts your ability to service your customers within your expected fulfilment deadlines.
Where should you prioritise organisation?
We’ve already mentioned the physical space in your warehouse or stockroom. With square footage at a premium, being organised and having a suitable stacking system is really important. If you don’t have the space and there is little or no option for expansion within your premises, you could consider adding warehouse storage as part of your logistics contract. We know a team who can help *cough cough*.
But being organised on digital systems is just as important, if not more so. From understanding stock levels and arranging shipments, to planning fulfilments and creating PO (purchase orders) it’s important to make sure that you have the right software in place to help you run your business more efficiently.
That’s all well and good when it comes to the things you CAN control, but what about when your goods finally leaves your hands and heads off to your distributors or customers?
Choose a logistics partner with reliable tracking software too
It goes without saying that business’ these days will want to know exactly where their freight is at any one time, and quite rightly so. We have now stricter deadlines, more customer demands and therefore greater capacity for complaint. Basically, your business will rise or fall on how quickly your item gets from warehouse to recipient. At Smart Directions, we have invested in software that is continuously updated to give to 24/7 365 updates on your shipment’s whereabouts, regardless of time zone or time of day. We realise that this is huge value in peace of mind, so we’re keen to do all we can to help you stay on top of things. If you would like to find out more about how to make your business more organised, with a logistics partner who is dedicated to helping you scale your operations, get in touch with us today.