A priori, opening the doors of your business to an external company may seem foolhardy, though if we take it to the field of logistics (reception of goods, stock management, supply and preparation of orders for the different channels, among others) the Outsourcing or inhouse logistics is one of the finest decisions you will make if you really need to make changes to streamline your operations. We are talking about logistics that allow you to monetize your facilities and engage yourself in what really matters: your business!
Since opting to outsource logistics management in your own facilities (in-house logistics) will allow you to focus on your brand’s key processes, leaving the logistics and distribution of your operations in expert hands, which will result in making the fixed costs of the distribution hub, human resources more flexible while increasing your productivity yield, amongst other competitive advantages. For this reason, a meaningful relationship, based on trustworthiness and openness between your company, and your logistics partner is required, whose goal must be always that of improving your earnings.
In-house logistics, a step-by-step approach
The first task your trusted logistics provider must embark upon to establish efficient in-house logistics is an initial analysis of how your company’s facilities and equipment are, to appraise its strengths and weaknesses and develop a logistics operation that improves your processes while saving costs, plus generating added value.
At the consulting and diagnosis stage of the Outsourcing process, it is necessary to detect areas of opportunity, therefore resizing a viable and optimal solution to respond to the current and future operation and identify the necessary technologies that will be implemented as to analyze their cost and benefit. For this reason, at Logisfashion we accompany you both in this initial phase and in the implementation phase, to help you measure results with a view to improving your KPIs.
Upon establishing a road map for implementing changes based on the project, at Logisfashion we establish with the client contractually all the aims and KPIs to measure productivity and quality of service. Then we begin the operation by implementing our WMS, LogisCore, and establishing standardized procedures that feed the reporting system. In short, we contribute our technology, our knowledge and our expertise in the field to design top-notch logistics operations.
We adapt to your logistical needs in your distribution hub
Our main objective when developing an in-house logistics project is to increase the efficiency of your hub thanks to flexible logistics solutions adaptable to your infrastructure, taking advantage of your installed capacity and the investments made, alongside the equipment purchased. At Logisfashion, we offer high value-added solutions that optimize the efficiency of your logistics operations, save costs and improve competitiveness.
Many examples of this can be shown, such as the multinational fashion company C&A in Fontanar (Guadalajara), where we oversee its retail operations. A large-scale Outsourcing project in which we have provided the client with our technology, our expertise and a team of professionals who travel to their facilities to streamline their logistics.
We also have been involved other cases in countries such as Colombia, where in addition to our three hubs we manage the operations of the children’s brand Pepe Ganga in its facilities, which has brought a significant reduction in costs and an increase in its productivity. To accomplish this, significant changes were conducted in its warehouse, including the processes reorganization, which allowed its storage capacity to be increased by 200%. Or Chile, another of the countries in which we manage operations at the facilities of a large international fashion brand of the stature of H&M.
A selection of examples from amongst the many on how we perform in-house logistics which have positioned us as a trusted partner for brands that require the outsourcing or subcontracting of their operations, though undertaken in their own facilities. In their view, we boast the experience and technology they need to continue growing together. This is our main goal.
