The Best E-commerce Logistics Optimization Solutions from Pterisglobal
While logistics refers to the entire process of order fulfillment, logistics solutions are the backbone of the modern E-commerce business. Adequate management of E-commerce logistics will improve customer satisfaction and therefore promote retention. Briefly, consistent logistics optimization is indispensable for business longing for success.
In this article, we will touch upon the basic components of a logistics solution, all within Pterisglobal business, for a foundation of logistics optimization.
5 modules of a logistics solution
A logistics solution covers everything from receiving high volumes of delivery to orchestrating parcel delivery for small orders. In the execution of logistics optimization, you need to take these dimensions into consideration:
1. Receiving system
Warehouse receiving is the first step of E-commerce fulfillment. The standard E-commerce warehouse receiving process involves the following:
- Creating documentation and delivering the inventory.
- Receiving and unloading stock.
- Counting and confirming inventory.
- Storing and filing products.
The receiving system is critical for maintaining inventory integrity and ensuring product availability for your customers. By not having an effective receiving system, items will slip through the cracks, not be accounted for, not be adequately checked, and fail to provide evidence of supplier problems that affect profitability.
2. Storage system
Storage system works across the physical and technological layers to ensure the existing resources work in a cost-effective and organized manner. The optimized storage system is expected to store goods in an optimum condition while making efficient use of space, facilitating access, and organizing products under certain criteria. Additionally, well-developed storage management services and tools can track the real-time stock and thus assist the business in planning for anticipated peak demand, for example, around Black Friday.
3. Sorting system
Within the order fulfillment process, sorting systems are routinely used to rapidly and accurately consolidate random flows of products into discrete orders for shipment. Typically, the sortation involves inbound, return, outbound, or shipping. In essence, two basic approaches to developing a picking system solution are available： picking as a stand-alone operation sorting products into integrated lanes or as an integrated component of an entire order-picking solution. The latter is the most comprehensive, as it takes into account all possible combinations of products from all production areas. As a rule, such systems consist of a combination of conveyors, equipment, and controls integrated through a warehouse management system (WMS) and/or a warehouse control system (WCS). The Pterisglobal pneumatic sorter is one such application. Within E-commerce logistics, the sorter can be used for various applications to increase efficiency and lower operational or service errors.
Pterisglobal pneumatic sorting machine
4. Handling system
Material handling relates to the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials/products throughout the manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal processes. It encompasses a wide range of manual, semi-automatic, and automatic equipment and systems that support logistics and make the supply chain work.
Effective material handling is at the heart of all operations for many companies. The safety and success of the business depend to a large extent on moving materials, work-in-progress and finished products from one area of the facility to another. In addition, it is vital to ensure the timely fulfillment of orders, which leads to customer satisfaction.
5. Delivery system
The delivery system is fundamental in commerce and trade and involves transport and distribution. Delivery refers to transferring goods from a source location to a predefined destination. Logistics delivery occurs primarily via road and rail on land, shipping lanes by sea, and aerial networks by air. More than 70% of customers prefer convenience and free delivery as the main reason for shopping online, according to a Deloitte study, illustrating the importance of fast delivery. In logistics optimization, therefore, the improvement of transportation efficiency and the assurance of the cargo’s integrity in transit should be noticed, as it directly affects consumer satisfaction and retention.
Why do you need logistics optimization?
The ultimate goal of logistics optimization is to achieve customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost to the business. Logistics optimization enables your company to grow at the right pace while also gaining visibility, insight, E-commerce, and direct sales capabilities along the way. Additionally, optimization enables your business to invest in the technological advances and organizational changes required to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
Logistics solution with Pterisglobal
Logistics optimization is no longer an option for E-commerce and retail, and it has become a necessity. Meeting customer expectations can be challenging unless you have a proper system to track and manage your logistics. However, logistics optimization is complex, and integrated logistics support from a third party with an extensive experience in the industry can be helpful. Petrisglobal is a provider of logistics optimization, and we have been in the industry since the 90s. Working with us, Pterisglobal will provide you with a tailor-made logistics optimization solution using fully independent and self-developed technology.
At Pterisglobal, our experts take on the burden of logistics optimization for you, delivering a responsive and flexible service that allows you to focus on what matters most to your business. For any questions about logistics optimization, please feel free to e-mail at di.huang@pterisglobal.cn.