Cost effective local overspill storage solutions for residual stock to support with freeing up operational capacity within own DC

Business targets

To find a local and flexible storage solution providing a responsive replenishment backup to their core operation.
Additional transportation support from DC to other warehouses and store locations.

The initial step was to locate a partner facility within 10 miles of the existing operation that could provide additional storage capacity with the agility to fulfil Day 1 for Day 1 replenishments to the DC.
Establish a consistent workflow between the two sites and then identify and relocate slow moving into the partner site for deep storage.

1 site supporting offsite storage of slow-moving product, providing additional support with container processing, transportation and fulfilment services.
Flexible storage capacity with responsive fulfilment ability close to the current location.
Ability to process replenishment orders to top up core stock at very short notice and provide transportation for same day delivery.
The flexible solution has allowed breathing space within their operation and the responsiveness to maintain customer SLA.
Allowed the client to maintain SLA with their customers by utilising a local facility offering same day replenishment.
Pay As You Go with local capacity meant low cost per until for overspill capacity while maintaining low transport costs.
Increased stock holding of core lines to support new store openings.