Organising warehouse logistics is a complex, multi-stage process that entails a lot of costs: financial, time, and labour. Therefore, in some cases, engaging a third-party company that provides custodial services is the easiest and most cost-effective solution to the problem. Depending on the terms of the contract and the chosen tariff, such outsourcing is an opportunity to obtain the necessary range of services from the minimum (ensuring the safety of goods in the short term) to the full (organising the entire logistics cycle for the delivery of products to the end user).
How a custodial warehouse works
When searching for a logistics provider, it is important not to make a mistake when choosing a contractor and entrusting warehousing to a professional. FashionLogistics is one of them, with a team of professionals with over 15 years of experience. Our warehouses in Kyiv and Lviv operate according to well-established algorithms that allow us to quickly and efficiently receive, place goods, ensure their safety, record keeping and transfer to the transport company or the end consumer.
What services are included in the custodial services
Depending on the customer’s needs, appropriate storage may involve the provision of a full range of warehouse logistics services:
- Acceptance of cargo. Unloading with the use of specialised equipment; verification of availability against the provided documentation;
- Placement of goods. Our self-storage warehouse allows you to place your goods according to their dimensions and ensure optimal storage conditions (temperature, humidity, cleanliness);
- Accounting. The specialised warehouse software Microsoft Dynamics 365 allows you to know where each item of goods is stored at any time;
- Order selection. Thanks to the specialised warehouse software Microsoft Dynamics 365, warehouse storage is streamlined to the maximum extent possible to find the right items as quickly as possible;
- Packaging. It is carried out in accordance with all the requirements of postal operators;
- Shipment. Daily, with the relevant documentation.
How responsible storage can help you save money
Responsible storage of things allows you to exclude a number of items from the customer’s budget:
- Rent of warehouse space;
- Purchase of special equipment, software, and inventory;
- Recruitment, motivation and development of staff;
- Payment of utility bills;
- Expenditure on warehouse logistics support and development.
In addition, the prices for FashionLogistics’ custodial storage services are calculated depending on the actual volume and number of units of goods, which makes it possible to pay only for the warehouse space that is actually used.
How safe is it
One of the key advantages of renting a custodial warehouse is the availability of guarantees for the safety of material assets. After all, in the event of damage or loss, the logistics provider will compensate the customer for the damage caused by the customer in accordance with the contract.
Responsible storage for the fashion industry
FashionLogistics provides safe storage of goods in Kyiv and Lviv, represented in the specialised segment of the fashion industry. To ensure their safety, we were able to create optimal conditions that meet their specific needs.
The powerful Microsoft Dynamics 365 software is integrated into the warehouse operations to ensure fast accounting, processing and order entry. Modern equipment and qualified staff ensure efficient loading/unloading and order picking. Security of material assets is guaranteed by a security system and video surveillance.
Conclusion
Competently organised safe storage of goods for the customer is an economically viable solution that significantly reduces logistics costs, ensures the safety of material assets, and shifts most of the hassle of paperwork, packaging, and labelling onto the shoulders of specialists. The professional approach of FashionLogistics to each order will solve the above issues, allowing the customer to focus on achieving the main goals of the business.
