Multi-warehouse management tries to manage the operations of two or more warehouses in a coordinated and unified way, guaranteeing that all processes develop as smoothly as possible.
For a company, having several strategically located warehouses makes it cheaper and faster to cover larger areas, and therefore the possibilities for growth multiply. To do this, the best location for each warehouse must be selected, in areas that save time and transport costs.
The design of the warehouse and the software used is another relevant factor to reduce times, they must be aimed at facilitating the entry and exit of goods, as well as reducing movements within the premises.
Top 5 benefits of multi-warehouse management
1. Reduction of costs and delivery times
With adequate stock levels distributed in the different warehouses, you can send orders from the shortest distance, reducing costs, time and operators necessary for the merchandise to reach its destination.
2. Ability to respond to incidents or demand peaks
Having several coordinated warehouses provides flexibility to the supply chain, since if a center runs out of stock or an order enters that exceeds the calculated stock, it is possible to respond from another location without making customers wait.
3. Fluid stock management
The multi-warehouse software keeps inventory up to date and allows you to have full control of stocks. In addition, it is possible to know the location of each product in real time and know the availability.
4. Advantage over other competitors
The possibility of responding to orders more quickly and without delays due to insufficient stock improves customer satisfaction and contributes to building loyalty.
5. Management on a single platform
The implementation of a multi-warehouse software facilitates the visualization of all the variables, in this way it is possible to know the level of stock in other centers in real time, schedule transfers from one warehouse to another to redistribute stocks or better coordinate orders with suppliers.