Case Study
Optimizing Efficiency
How did we help a thriving 3PL warehouse in Atlanta achieve significant cost savings and efficiency through strategic cost management?
Company Overview
A 3PL warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in electronics and fast-moving consumer goods. As the company grew, managing costs effectively became a critical challenge, especially given the competitive nature of the logistics and warehousing industry and other 3PL WMS applications that charged them extensive amounts for bells and whistles they might never use.
Objectives and Goals
They aimed to significantly reduce operational costs without compromising service quality, focusing on essential features and direct cost savings as a critical metric for business success.
Business Challenges
High Labor Costs
They faced substantial costs associated with manual labor for inventory management and order processing.
Inefficient Space Utilization
Poor warehouse layout and inventory management led to underutilized space, increasing overhead costs.
High cost of WMS Applications
They were paying exuberant amounts for their WMS applications, for which they only used a few essential features.
The Solution
Implementation of Stacket 3PL WMS
They implemented Stacket 3PL WMS to address these issues, focusing on features that promote cost efficiency.
Automation Features
Automated inventory and order processing, along with streamlined integrations with e-commerce and shipping platforms, significantly reduced the need for manual labor, lowering labor costs.
Optimized Warehouse Layout
Stacket 3PL WMS included tools for optimizing warehouse layout, improving space utilization, and reducing unused or underused space costs.
Negotiated Shipping Rates
With Stacket 3PL WMS, they could utilize the combined volume discounts for their shipping labels.
Results/Impact
Reduced Labor Costs
Automation reduced the workforce needed for manual entries and order processing by 30%, directly reducing labor costs.
Improved Space Utilization
Optimized storage solutions increased warehouse space utilization by 25%, decreasing the overhead cost per stored unit.
Reduced Shipping Costs
Stacket’s negated rates saved them more than 50% on shipping costs compared to using their individual or client accounts.
The integration of Stacket 3PL WMS at their warehouse streamlined operations and directly contributed to significant cost savings in several key areas. By focusing on specific operational efficiencies, they were able to reduce expenses and enhance profitability.
Discover how Stacket 3PL WMS can streamline your 3PL warehouse
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