It is a major commitment to switch to a third party from an in-house operation. Below are a few reasons to switch and there are countless studies which explain these benefits in great detail. Many can be found in industry journal of which two are listed at the bottom of this page.

REDUCED TRANS-PACIFIC SHIPPING COST AND TRANSPORTATION TIME.
Transportation cost from Asia to the Pacific Rim are less then to the East coast. Shipping time is also less. Therefore goods are received two to three weeks faster to the West coat and can be shipped sooner to your customers. This benefit can increase the "open to buy" that a retailer has available for your product.

ELIMINATE COSTLY EXPENSES DUE TO PRODUCT SEASONALITY -
Space is costly. If your product is seasonal you need not pay for full time expenses - pay as you ship. A quality public warehouse can expand and contract space to fit its' customer's varying needs. We can eliminates your concerns about the seasonal peaks and valleys of your business.

REDUCTION IN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES BY USING A THIRD PARTY
By assigning raw materials and finished goods management responsibility to warehouse specialists costly capital expenses need not be put towards warehousing but towards those aspects of your business that will help make it grow.

REDUCTION IN LABOR & BENEFIT COST THROUGH OUTSOURCING
Cost for employees and benefits need not be part of your P & L - a direct bottom line savings. Further, there are fewer labor conditions to deal with and this means a steady flow of your goods without interruption.

INSURANCE COST REDUCTION;
In today's market, the cost of insurance is skyrocketing. With an outsourced warehouse such as Erlanger Distribution Center, Inc., insurance such as Warehouseman's Legal Liability for care custody and control is one of the many benefits we provide.

LINKS TO INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

Supply Chain Management Review - http://www.scmr.com
is an executive-level publication dedicated to the art and science of moving goods to market. Our readers are senior managers responsible for their companies' supply chain activities. Readers also include educators and management consultants who need to keep current with the latest supply chain trends. We are published eight times a year by Reed Business Information.

Inbound Logistics - http://www.inboundlogistics.com
Our mission is to provide today's business logistics managers with the information they need to speed cycle times, reduce inventories, and use logistics expertise to get closer to their markets and customers. Through the use of inbound logistics techniques, readers discover and create wealth for their companies.