Should you be outsourcing your warehousing?

Whether you’re in retail, wholesale, the importing and exporting industry, or even manufacturing, storage and space is one of the larger operational considerations you’ll have to deal with.

With the growing trend of outsourcing business processes over recent years, we look at whether outsourcing your warehousing will be beneficial for you.

Use this guide to ensure you know what to look out for when considering warehousing and storage for your business.

Cost of warehouse storage

Some of the major costs in terms of warehouse and storage needs for business include compliance, personnel, land and operations. Each of these areas have been expanded in more detail below.

Obviously one of the first things to consider is the initial capital expenditure. You might have considered buying or leasing larger office space at a premium sold by the square foot. Alternatively, you might want to seek a more rural space further away. Either way, it adds up to a higher final figure, than choosing to outsource to someone who specialises in warehousing needs.

The right managed storage provider will have the resources, capabilities, technologies and experience and you’ll be able to take advantage of their economies of scale and warehousing expertise.

Seasonal use of warehouse storage

If your business is seasonal, having to sign up for long-term leases means you’re paying for empty space that’s not being used if the stock is slow moving, or even worse, not in demand at all. Outsourcing allows the flexibility of operational expenditure to follow the trends of your business and help you manage cash flow.

At Mango every customer gets their own dedicated Account Manager, to really understand your business and your individual requirements and therefore we tailor a package to your storage needs.

Legal compliance for storage and warehousing needs

Insurance, logistics, plus health and safety regulations are just some of the finer points that you’ll need to consider if you’re managing your own warehouse and storage. You’ll also have to take into account the initial costs, on-going management, training, and damage limitation if necessary. These are vital factors that could carry fines and other penalties.

On the other hand, outsourcing to a business whose sole purpose is to manage storage and logistics could be a pain-free option. Chances are they’ve worked with businesses in the same industry with similar requirements – therefore they will have SLA’s to adhere too and be able to advise you on what works best.

Personnel and staff for your warehousing and logistics

If you’re managing your own storage space you’ll need a workforce to support it, right? Everything from health and safety, security, access, logistics, vehicles and equipment – there will need to be someone in place to ensure all is running smoothly. Outsourcing your warehousing and storage needs with a partner that offers bespoke courier and logistics services can be the more cost-effective option.

More time for you to focus on your business

If storage, warehousing or logistics are just an operating cost for your business, choosing ownership over outsourcing comes with a lot more to consider than just paying for space, and that means time away from growing your business.

Businesses are outsourcing more services for this very reason – from outsourced HR, IT support, marketing, and more – These are left to the experts whilst you concentrate on working on your business growth.

Importance for startups

As a startup company, you can’t always accurately predict what stock you will need, how often it needs replenishing, and seasonal stock demands, therefore, you won’t understand how much space you will need in the long-run. Consequently, the core reason for businesses choosing to outsource storage and warehousing revolves around the fact that it is a viable, flexible and an economical alternative when compared with a company committing to the lease or purchase of additional units.

Choose Mango Logistics for your warehousing & storage needs

Here at Mango Logistics, we offer end-to-end bespoke storage and logistics solutions to meet the requirements of your business no matter what your needs are.

Do you have a question, requirement or interested in learning more about managed storage and warehousing in London? Drop us a message or give us a call us on 020 7713 2000 we’d love to help.

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Our worldwide express courier service offers you fast, efficient, and fully tracked deliveries. For more time critical parcels, we can provide timed deliveries to over 200 destinations worldwide. We also offer a worldwide economy delivery service for larger or less urgent deliveries.

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We can store and manage your goods for you, right here in central London. From simply storing office furniture to pick packing and stock inventory management, we can do it all, short term or long term.

What people say about us

We at modulyss have used mangos for our carpet tile sampling and delivery service for over three years and love the "can do attitude" we receive from the mangos team. We get an excellent service which is consistent and quick. We are working collaboratively to develop a sustainable and carbon neutral delivery service in London and enjoy the ideas we are coming up with to ensure our samples are circular and not disposed of in landfill. As we grow mangos have continued to adapt to our needs and focus on sustainability and service with us. I would recommend mangos to any company apart from my competitors.

Alistair ShoveModulyss

Runtech have been fortunate to be able to count on Mango’s warehousing and courier services for many years now. They have continued to adapt and improve their solutions, and always doing so in a friendly and helpful way. They can adapt to changing schedules, quick turnarounds and provide secure local and international delivery. I would definitely recommend them.

MattRuntech

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George Bagos Three Cents

Mango Logistics group are flexible, efficient and friendly. As an IT support company, Mango have been fundamental in making sure that broken computers and brand new equipment get from A to B. They make sure our items are delivered on time, in the right condition and with little to no problems, making our lives a lot easier. We have worked with Mango Logistics for a while now and Lucidica would not be without them.

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