5 reasons why you should outsource your warehousing

We’ve previously written a blog about the pros and cons of outsourcing logistics operations. However, the world does not stand still, and the market is constantly changing. By now, there are even more compelling reasons to opt for outsourcing your warehousing. Let’s go through them.

Benefit 1: fexibility

Who could have predicted a situation like the coronavirus pandemic? Probably neither you nor us. But such a situation highlights the importance of flexibility—the ability to scale up or down as needed, without worries about space, staff, or equipment, and at a fixed and transparent rate.

Benefit 2: No need to purchase or rent your own warehouse

Inventory takes up space, so you need a warehouse. But how big should that warehouse be, and should you buy or rent that space? How do you even find available space in the current overheated real estate market? And what if you suddenly face a huge spike in demand? You don’t have to worry about any of these when you use external warehouse space.

Benefit 3: No worries about staffing

An old Jewish curse goes: “I wish you lots of personnel.” The idea behind this is that personnel means headaches. And now more than ever, as the labor market is possibly even more strained than the housing market. With outsourced warehousing, you don’t have to fret about finding and retaining staff.

Benefit 4: No unexpected costs

Machines break down, repairs on a forklift, expanding shelves or space; urgent investments always come at a time when you can least afford them. The advantage of outsourced logistics: the investments are not your concern, either. Keeping up with new techniques and methods? Purchasing modern machinery or transport systems? The investment rests with your logistics partner, not with you.

Benefit 5: Focus onyour core business

We’ve said it before: outsourcing your logistics brings peace of mind. And that’s really the biggest overarching benefit. No more worries about warehouse layout, inventory levels, staff, or lack of space, you can leave it all with confidence to an expert. So that you can focus on what you’re good at: your own core business.

Want to know more about outsourcing your logistics process? Or are you not fully convinced yet? Feel free to contact Pon Logistics!