Making the most of the holiday season requires a hefty inventory of products. Yet, small businesses don’t usually have room to store merchandise effectively. A third-party logistics (3PL) company offers off-site warehouse space to store goods, along with professional transportation when needed. Here’s how this arrangement can aid your company.

How 3PL Providers Benefit Businesses During the Holidays

1. Keep Inventory Stocked

Holiday merchandise can fly off the shelves quickly. For this reason, you should have easy access to additional products, allowing you to restock. Keeping the amount necessary on-site to stay on top of demand requires a significant amount of space that most small businesses don’t have available. On the other hand, ordering goods takes time, which risks lost sales.

A 3PL provider bridges the gap. They offer a rental area within their local warehousing to keep the merchandise safe and ready to go. Additionally, they can connect directly to in-store inventory systems to provide accurate and up-to-date counts. 

2. Maintain a Safe Environment

Attempting to carry a large inventory on-site can lead to a dangerous environment for employees. Stacking boxes too high or piling materials in hallways can put the team at risk of being hit with falling products or tripping over the inventory. Such situations can reduce staff availability and lead to additional costs, such as workers’ compensation and insurance claims.

With public warehousing, all the goods get safely put away following proper storage rules and regulations. All employees are trained to pull goods using the correct machinery while wearing protective equipment. This arrangement prevents injuries and potential liability claims. 

3. Minimize Staffing Needs

Housing a large inventory requires additional team members to handle the stock. From arranging and categorizing to pulling merchandise, the business faces the additional costs of hiring and training employees and paying benefits. In contrast, no additional staffing is required when working with a third-party logistics company, as a trained team mans their warehouse.

Set your business up for a successful holiday season with Hawaii Transfer Company in Waipahu, HI. Based on Oahu, this trusted 3PL provider offers warehousing and transportation services for small businesses across the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about their warehouse management systems online, and reserve a space today at (808) 677-3111.