Why it makes sense to use a fulfillment company 3 21-11

Why it Makes Sense to Use a Fulfillment Company

Keith Milburn

President

Innovative Fulfillment Solutions


While economic indicators continue to be cautiously optimistic, many business owners are looking for ways to reduce expenses and work more efficiently.

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However, in a customer service-oriented business environment, doing everything yourself may not necessarily save you time or money.



When your business model includes processes that require special equipment and expertise, you are better off relying on the experts to keep all facets of your operation running smoothly.



Take, for example, Product Fulfillment.



An experienced fulfillment provider

can focus on the details involved in: • Processing orders on a daily basis;

• Getting orders to your customers quickly and efficiently; and

• Allowing you to focus on managing and growing your business.



While you may think it is more economical to handle your own fulfillment activities, consider putting your assets where they will do the most good for your company.


Housing Your Product

Leasing space is a long-term commitment; don’t tie up capital for warehouse space that you need for marketing and/or manufacturing your product.


Housing Your Product

As your business grows, the amount of warehouse space you need will increase. However, committing to a multi-year lease now to fill your needs two to three years down the road is an unreasonable expense.


Equipment

As your business grows, so will the need to purchase equipment like fork lifts, racking, shipping software and supplies.

Obtaining these items will continue to require capital which you could instead spend on inventory and other expenses that help you grow your business.


Human Resources

Continually hiring, training and staffing personnel to support your daily order volume is a time-consuming task.

Adequately staffing for holidays, vacations and sick days will require back-up personnel who may or may not be available when you need them.


Human Resources

In many cases, part-time personnel will not consider your needs a priority unless you commit to employing them a certain number of hours and days each month.


Human Resources

To gain efficiencies in production, it is advisable to use personnel who are familiar with your processes and equipment.

A professional fulfillment provider can provide qualified personnel year-round who are familiar with your products and procedures.


Go with an Expert

Do you know all you need to know about the following:• Shipping options

• Shipping rates

• Utilization of space

• Software programs

• Technology

• PCI compliance


Go with an Expert

A qualified fulfillment company will pay foremost attention to all of these issues and have the ability to level the cost among several companies.


Go with an Expert

A professional fulfillment provider will:

• Provide you with the opportunity to agree to and expect certain standards of service.

• Adhere to those standards 365 days a year.


Go with an Expert

With a fulfillment agreement in place, you can advertise and assure your customers of the highest level of service and satisfaction.



Innovative Fulfillment Solutions (IFS) was founded in 1998.

The company is centrally-located in Kansas City, Missouri – the heart of the Midwest.



For more information, about IFS visit www.ifssolutions.com.

To learn more about how IFS can provide your company with the highest quality fulfillment services, contact Keith Milburn, at [email protected] or 1-888-275-3000.


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