COVID-19 and the 2020 pandemic has placed a lot of strain on a lot of businesses. Some have found new markets, or new routes to market, some are coming out the other side stronger, a collection are treading water, some have already failed, and others are trying to work out what to do next in order to survive.
Have you found yourself asking questions like:
> I’m hardly using my warehouse space now, should I outsource my warehousing?
> My business rates and facility cost are just too much, how can I downsize?
> I’m not sure I can bring my forklift driver back from furlough yet, or at all. Can someone else do the big stuff?
> Where am I going to put all the new products as I continue to grow?
> How do I go back to my business before Covid19 and continue to also operate the online version?
During the past 3 months we are seeing an increase in businesses who have asked questions just like these. And after having comprehensive cost discussions with our team many of them soon realised that outsourcing was, and is a very viable option. It has taken certain pressures off, allowed them to focus on their business and in many cases removed and reduced costs.
'How about some answers' we hear you say!
I’m hardly using my warehouse space now, should I outsource my warehousing?
We think so. If you have scaled-down your space needs and are spending money on a storage space or facility that you may never grow back into then its definitely worth a chat.
My business rates and facility cost are just too much, how can I downsize?
We cant confirm the legalities of getting out of your existing agreement of course, but with over 100,000sqft of space in a variety of configurations, and the ability to spread our facility, team and equipment costs across our client base you may just be surprised at how cost effective we can be.
Many of our clients find they can work from home, or use on demand facilities like business hubs to give office and admin teams somewhere great to work from whilst we do the day to day work.
I’m not sure I can bring my forklift driver back from furlough yet, or at all. Can someone else do the big stuff?
Absolutely. If you just need a partner to unload artic deliveries, palletise container loads of goods, store and then send smaller consignments to you for ongoing distribution then we should certainly chat.
Where am I going to put all the new products as I continue to grow? Firstly, nice one on your growth! Secondly, we have some clients who have outsourced part of their business to us, and some that have outsourced it all.
How do I go back to servicing my pre-COVID19 business and continue to operate online?
Another great question. Many business owners had to pivot to stay afloat, this meant selling new products, downsizing their teams and adding new sales channels or products. But now things are beginning to return to some form of normal they are finding themselves having to run the pre Covid business and the new business. Can we take some off your hands?
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your business and the benefits of outsourcing some or all of your logistics operation. Contact us on 01903 751100, head to our online pick and pack quote form, or email info@ukpickandpack.com
