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How to get financial gain through logistics
The larger your company is, the greater the need for external logistics partners can be. It's important that you do your homework when choosing a partner.
It's crucial for your business that logistics solutions are executed in a way that creates the greatest value for you and your customers.
Read our suggestions on what you should focus on when choosing a logistics partner so that your company can secure the financial gain that can be achieved through optimal external collaboration.
Five benefits of logistics outsourcing that can be seen on the bottom line
1) Saved warehouse rent and wages for warehouse staff when demand for goods is low
2) Flexible storage capacity that continuously adapts to increasing demand
3) Variable costs
4) Investment in storage capacity is shared with the logistics partner's many other customers
5) Full focus on your company's core competencies while specialists handle the logistics
In other words: By outsourcing, you ensure that your logistics needs follow market demand - with growth secured through continuous adaptation of staffing and storage space. You also benefit from consistent delivery at an agreed quality - even when you experience strong growth in demand. And the variable cost provides financial security if demand drops for periods of time.
The logistics provider's primary task is to ensure that you as a customer are satisfied and that the logistics meet your requirements. You can focus on what you do best while your partner keeps track of transportation rules, restrictions, certificates and environmental approvals.
The most important requirements for your logistics partner
Flexibility
The most important thing is to find a logistics partner that can offer the flexibility you need so that your business can focus on growing without worrying about logistics. A logistics provider that sees itself as part of your business from the start provides the best foundation for flexibly meeting the demands of your customers. Satisfied customers will always be the most important thing for your business, and the logistics provider plays a crucial role in ensuring that you achieve this.
Core competencies
It can be difficult to get a full overview of the many providers in the logistics industry - for example, what's behind the walls of warehouses or the tarpaulins of trucks. Finding the logistics provider that can offer you the best service and solution can be tricky.
In our experience, you get the best service by using a logistics provider that knows how to handle your specific goods. Product experience is crucial to ensure that your goods are handled as efficiently and as gently as possible.
Some goods require special equipment during handling to ensure fast and efficient handling and distribution to end customers. Faster handling and fewer errors ensure the most economical and efficient solution for your business.
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Investigate the logistics provider's website - customer cases
Does the logistics provider have customer case studies on their website? They can provide insight into existing industry experience and whether the logistics provider is the right match for your business. You can also see how the logistics provider solves logistics for other customers and include that in your selection.
Be curious in your industry
Tap into your network and seek insights into how others have approached their logistics. The experiences of partners in your value chain are often the most trustworthy recommendations. If other companies in your industry use a few specific logistics companies, it's very often due to a specialization that creates value for customers and can also create value for your company
