If you don't have the product either in stock or close to a customer will he'll receive it in a day or two, they're going to shop elsewhere. You can ship anywhere in the united states overnight from virtually any point. So what you really want to do is get that product placed as close to your customers as possible. And that might necessitate three, maybe even four buildings if your product is a commodity and it can be purchased,. If theyare substitutes that are very similar to your duct. Or if you're selling is a re seller and selling the same product as others. A ye. Yes, it does make sense. Iliger said that was a good analogy.
Harry Drajpuch is CEO of Amware Fulfillment, a national fulfillment specialist that enables 1-3 day delivery to 98% of the U.S. while helping fast-growing companies scale fulfillment operations through every growth cycle stage.
Top 3 Value Bombs:
1. Think long and hard about outsourcing, and partner with someone who has the same interest as you. Find someone who will be a good compliment to you - so that what you need, they can provide, and what they need, you can provide.
2. Focusing on your core business is critical. If you are the captain of the ship and there’s a problem in the engine room, it might be good to have an understanding of what’s going on in that engine room.
3. The greatest product and shopping experience can be undermined by a poor fulfillment experience.
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