Not all 3Pl warehouses are created equally. Our Omaha 3PL warehouse is not only centrally located, but it offers numerous value-added services for our customers. Whether you need labeling, barcoding, shrink wrapping, assembly, pick and pack, or kitting we have you covered.
Kitting is Efficient
Maybe you’re offering a sale on your most popular supplement, the Brain Booster 2000. You’ve noticed that more than half the time someone orders Brain Booster 2000, they also order a container of Energy Fixer 5000. If you want to increase efficiency in the warehouse, you can create a single box that contains both Brain Booster 2000 and Energy Fixer 5000, offered at a discount. The result is the warehouse only has to pull a single box when the kit is ordered, instead of searching for both items.
Kitting is also great for freebies and introductory packages. Maybe when somebody orders from your pet catalog, you include a small sample package of your best selling dog treats and a magnet with your logo. With kitting we can have everything pre-packaged in one bag and ready to go, ready for workers to grab and put in the box. No running around the warehouse looking for each individual piece.
Kitting Saves Money
E-commerce order management can get complex and confusing, especially when you’re offering lots of different items. When you combine certain items into kits, you simplify the product fulfillment process. Instead of tracking down multiple UPC codes you just need to find one. Going back to the supplement example. When you combine the two vitamins into one, two UPC codes become one, and when scanned both items are removed from inventory at once.
This saves money because when packing errors occur on the warehouse floor, it can be costly. You’re forced to refund your customer’s money, accept a returned item and pay shipping both ways. You have to pay somebody to repack the items that should have been packed correctly, to begin with. Keeping commonly combined items pre-packaged reduces the chances for costly mistakes.
Kitting can also save you money on shipping expenses. If custom packaging can be designed to reduce box size or weight you’re going to save. If you’re shipping out hundreds or thousands of these items, the savings add up quite fast.
Whatever your business may be, kitting performed by a trusted fulfillment services company can make a huge difference in your customer’s experience and your bottom line.
