Logistics is an integral part of business regardless if it’s big or small. A stable logistics plan can greatly help your business run efficiently, not to mention cost-effectively.
I couldn’t care less about this information but all of it changed when I launched my online brand. Five years ago, I started an online shop where I sell ready-to-wear clothing as well as made-to-order crochet swimsuits for women.
At first, it was easy. There’s only a handful of clothes to deliver and consequently some crochet pieces to make. I usually ask for seven business days of allowance for the handmade pieces, and to ensure customer satisfaction I already included the logistics in the process.
Eventually, as you would guess, my business started to gain followers and orders dramatically piled up. I was barely coping up with the orders and the last thing I’d want to do is to run to the courier’s office just to mail orders for the day.
What a waste of time, I thought to myself. I could be crocheting instead of running errands. So, I then decided to look for a reliable logistics partner that can guarantee cost-effective and on-time delivery in Singapore.
Finding one was fairly easy though. One of my friends is also an online seller and she recommended me Hew Transportation, the same logistics provider she uses that offers same day courier services and truck delivery throughout Singapore.
I decided to give it a try and a few deliveries after, I was so confident that I would never have to worry about delayed deliveries due to unreliable courier service companies.
But, aside from these, what more can you benefit from working with a logistics partner? In this article, let me share with you the advantages of entrusting your logistics with a third-party provider - based on my experience, of course.
Streamlined process
An established logistics partner simplifies the process of delivery. They offer effective and all-inclusive fulfillment services which include pick-up, packing, labeling, sorting, dispatching and returns. Such services offer me a great relief on the logistics aspect of my business, allowing me to focus on more important matters - product development and marketing to name a few.
Cost-effective
In my case where I only handle five to ten orders in a day, it’s definitely cheaper to outsource the delivery of goods than running a logistics facility on my own.
What’s even better is that their flexible services are affordable compared to other delivery companies so I can pass down the cheaper rates to my customers.
Reliable delivery
As mentioned, leaving your deliveries to a logistics provider takes the responsibility of delivering the goods off of me. However, a lot of trust has to be given for it to work since you risk trusting your brand’s reputation to your logistics partner.
It’s a good thing that I am dealing with a logistics provider with years of knowledge and experience in delivery. I also commend their team of professional delivery drivers who are committed to providing seamless services to guarantee strong partnership, not to mention flawless delivery at all times.
I know I’m in good hands with Hew Transportation.
