5 tips for choosing the correct fulfillment services
Arizona is one of the largest areas for fulfillment services, catering to a population of 1.44 million in the Phoenix area alone. With so many varied options, how do you choose the right Arizona distribution center for you? Simple. Follow these five steps.
1. Decide what services your company needs. Are you looking for simple warehousing or something involving more logistics, such as shipping to customers or shipping from suppliers to warehouses? If it’s something like picking and packing or you don’t know, call your local Phoenix fulfillment service and ask them. They’ll be happy to answer your questions.
2. PRICE. SHIPPING CAN BE VERY COSTLY IF NOT CORRECTLY OPTIMIZED. SINCE FULFILLMENT SERVICES SHIP IN SUCH LARGE QUANTITIES, THEY ARE LIKELY TO HAVE PRE-NEGOTIATED DISCOUNTS. SHOP AROUND.
3. Turn around. Be sure to understand the process for fulfilling an order from start to finish. Many companies charge more for faster turn around times, or will provide the customer an option to pay more for a faster turn around. But you don’t want your product just lying around a warehouse as that accelerates cost, so get it out as quick as possible.
4. Insurance. Accidents happen. Be aware and keep records of who is responsible if something happens. Ideally, you don’t want to be held responsible (why should you?) so make sure your insurance covers everything.
5. Have fun. There’s no reason fulfillment services can’t be a rewarding experience. Choose a company that’s enjoyable to work with over one that puts results over human beings.
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