Keep your inventory updated.

It is important to maintain an up-to-date inventory. When buyers order an item just to discover it isn’t in stock, there is a chance that customers will terminate the order and/or decide not to reorder from our business in the future. By having a system in place to make sure your inventory and in-stock materials are up to date your business will be able to avoid the loss of customers.

Use more efficient packaging.

A strategic component in lowering expenses and improving efficiency in order fulfillment is investing in tools for your packaging and distribution. Making intelligent choices about your packing material can help you manage costs and increase the speed and effectiveness of packaging and distribution. By doing this your business can improve packaging stability, reduce damage, decrease the costs associated with labor, and increase throughput.

By following these steps mentioned in this blog your business can improve the picking and packaging process so reach a high-level of customer satisfaction. Fulfilling orders is a complicated system that typically involves many different moving pieces. Therefore, it can feel overwhelming and working with a professional can help to alleviate some of the stress. American Surplus Inc. has over 30 years of experience in helping clients effectively setup a warehouse, storage facility, or shipping and distribution center. With the lowest prices in the industry, we offer a wide range of used order pickers. Call one of our experienced sales associates at (800) 876-3736 or request a quote online!