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How Efficient Packaging Processes Improve Your Bottom Line

1/22/2021

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PictureHow Efficient Packaging Processes Improve Your Bottom Line
When owning a business, you want it to be successful and profitable. To achieve that success, there are different processes that you must perfect. For example, the packaging process can hold a lot of influence over the success of a product. To see just what kind of effect it can have, we explain how efficient packaging processes improve your bottom line.

Boosts Overall Speed

The more efficient your packaging process is, the smoother and faster it is going to move. As such, you’ll want to determine what is causing your packaging process to not reach its full potential. Be observant and watch all elements of your operations to identify the problem areas that are taking away from the overall efficiency of the process. Once you pinpoint these areas, you can start to form a solution to fix them. The right approach should allow for trouble-free and quick product packaging to take place. The faster you’re able to package the product, the quicker it gets to the consumer

Improves Quality

Taking the time to perfect your packaging process means you need to look at all the moving pieces. An important part of this is to analyze your current packaging design. This will give you the opportunity to make sure that it is a good representation of your brand and will appeal to your target audience. Perhaps you’ll determine that a whole different approach will better. This could narrow down how many steps are involved in the packaging process, allowing things to run a little smoother.​

Increases Customer Satisfaction

The faster the customer receives the product they ordered, the better. But ensuring that the product arrives in a high-quality package will only boost your customer satisfaction. When a customer receives a poorly packaged product, or something takes forever to show up, they will most likely be unhappy with the company. As such, they may refrain from buying other products from them down the line. To improve your bottom line, make sure you do whatever you can to ensure strong customer satisfaction!
The overall delivery speed, quality of the packaging, and customer satisfaction are only three of the numerous benefits of a perfecting packaging process. However, these points alone should show you how efficient packaging processes improve your bottom line and why you should implement them into your business practices
Here at 18 Wheels, we can do this for you! We are one of the leading packaging companies in Vancouver, Canada—visit our website today or call to speak to one of our professionals to get all the information you need.
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Types of Product Distribution Channels

1/4/2021

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Types of Product Distribution Channels
To better educate, we have compiled and outlined everything that you might possibly need to know about the different types of product distribution channels. Understanding these different types will be extremely beneficial to you, no matter the industry that you are in. Here we have provided all the knowledge you could possibly need—happy reading!

Direct

One can define direct product distribution as when a producer can sell directly to their customers. No middleman, wholesaler, or retailer is needed in this specific scenario. Since no middleman is needed, this product distribution channel is the fastest and shortest route that can be taken. An example of this type of distribution channel is industrial machinery, as it is sold directly to the consumers from the business themselves.

Indirect

There are a total of five different types of indirect product distribution channels, and they are listed below.
  1. Producer—Consumer
    1. High technical content industrial goods: This is preferred in situations where the buyers are few and far between, the goods are costly, and the individuals purchasing them are industrial.
  2. Producer—Wholesaler—Consumer
    1. Many industrial products: This is used when distributing industrial goods that will be used for production and not for resale.
  3. Producer—Retailer—Consumer
    1. Large department stores: This is the preferred method when the purchasers of the goods being sold are big retailers. This is due to the bulk of goods being purchased.
  4. Producer—Wholesaler—Retailer—Consumer
    1. Most consumer goods: This is the longest distribution option, yet it is extremely popular. When the market for the goods is highly competitive, this is the channel that is preferred. Another time this is preferred is when the product line is limited or the goods are specialized items.
  5. Producer—Sole Agent—Wholesaler—Retailer—Consumer
    1. Prescribed geographical area: This is done when the individual wants to pass on the risk of marketing the goods to the selling agent.
Your business and the product you sell will determine what type of distribution channel above you will use.

Hybrid

Hybrid, or multi-channel distribution systems, are often used when a single business or firm has two or more marketing channels to reach one or more customer segments. This specific type has become more popular over the years. One of the advantages of this is that it will expand the sales and market coverage as each new channel is developed and implemented. This directly allows for the business to have diverse customer segments. However, at times, this can be complicated and harder to control.
Now that you are aware of all the types of product distribution channels, if you are still not sure what you need or looking for a company to help you achieve the desired product distribution channel, reach out to 18 Wheels. We can provide you with the insight and assistance you need. Our Vancouver trucking company not only has the best professionals but a great reputation for the work that we do for you.
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Reasons To Outsource Your Company’s Logistical Services

12/3/2020

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PictureReasons To Outsource Your Company’s Logistical Services
Check out the reasons to outsource your company’s logistical services to see if this is the right move for you and your business. Who knows, it could be great!

As a business owner, it is important that you know all the options available that could allow you to save and make money. One thing you should be aware of is the benefits that come with outsourcing your company’s logistical services. If you want to look further into this option, read the information provided below that covers a few reasons to outsource your company’s logistical services. Who knows? It might be the best option for your company.

It Allows You To Save Time

In the business realm, time is money. Not only does outsourcing save you money, but it also saves you time. Outsourcing ensures your employees have time to complete other tasks, but it also allows you to spend more time on other areas of your business. This extra time might just be what your business needs to grow and develop.

It Is Cost Efficient

Your first thought might be that you don’t want to pay to outsource your company’s logistical services. However, when you look at the numbers, it might be the most cost-efficient option. By the time you purchase a warehouse, technology, transportation, and basic supplies, you are most likely going to be spending the same amount that you would on outsourcing, if not more. It won’t hurt to crunch the numbers and see!

It Reduces Risks

Outsourcing this area of your business will allow you to not only reduce labor risks but lower financial risks as well. Your employees will not be doing the actual labor to complete the tasks, and you will not have to invest in equipment, property, and transportation elements. Therefore, outsourcing will reduce risks in all facets of your business.

It Provides Expertise and Experience

Adding experience and expertise to your company in a specific area is always a good move. These outside companies are experts at what they do, and their employees bring passion and knowledge to the table that you would not have had otherwise. Not only will your business benefit from this, but your customers will be happier than ever!

Given these reasons to outsource your company’s logistical services, most companies find that this is the way to go. If you happen to be looking for a company to outsource your warehousing and distribution in Vancouver, you have come to the right place. Visit our company’s website to see if this outsourcing option is the best decision for your company. We want to do our part to help you and your business grow and develop!

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