Warehousing and Distribution Services in Surrey, Vancouver, BC

Warehousing Services

CROSS-DOCK WAREHOUSE

Cross-dock, a trucking affair to accelerate shipments to retail chains with minimal handling. It directly moves cargo from manufacturers to the hands of the supply chains to make the next move. It involves the transfer of the goods from the inbound trailer to the outbound trailer. In cross-docking terminals, companies will initially receive your shipments, then sort for the further shipment. You do not need to store the products, so it would cut your warehousing cost. Ott trucking facilitates a smooth Cross-dock warehouse process for supply chain management that provides more satisfaction to customers.

Delivery

Carrying products to their fixed destination is the process of delivery. It requires the coordination of several activities, people, equipment, and supplies. Our Warehousing Services in Surrey, Vancouver BC follows the 7Rs principle that includes the right product in the right quantity, in the right form at the right place, with the right price, and at the right time. The effective implementation of this 7rs principle will fulfill your ultimate goal to furnish safe and timely carriage to the clients. We manage the complexities efficiently that promote planning and handling freight processes to ensure trouble-free delivery and clients satisfaction.

Storage

Storage is a comprehensive activity in Warehouse and Distribution Services in Surrey, Vancouver BC. This simple term involves bundles of complex activities, begins when the products are inbound, and continues till the dispatched. Each activity goes along in a specified manner. Our Warehousing Services provides various facilities for the storage of various products. We have a healthy environment and all required equipment to facilitate efficient storage. Storage includes stocking, protecting, labelling, and proceeding. At warehouses of OTT transportation, our experts pride themselves in providing trustworthy and professional services to keep your cargo secure and safe.

Labelling

Warehousing services mean organizing so many packed or loose products in an optimum way otherwise it can be challenging to identify the required products out of the mess. Labelling is the classifying process to simplify your requirements. OTT transportation’s warehouses follows the essential tips for labelling to avoid misleading in the identification of consignment and lubricate correct shipments. Our warehousing experts will use the optimum wrap and labelling category for your products. We use customized labeling methods and containers. We also make sure that the label is readable and visible from a distance.

Container De-stuffing

Container stuffing and de-stuffing are vital segments for logistics and warehouse operations. This process refers to the loading and unloading of the goods. It is not a randomly placed process to fill a truck’s capacity but requires proper planning to utilize the space efficiently and effectively. While lining the products, Ott transportation keeps in mind the de-stuffing process also. They aligned in a way to have well-balanced transit, and harmless unloading. We keep a record of each detail about shipment while stuffing and de-stuffing the containers. Goods will be inspected, cataloged, and then unloaded for further process.

Transloading

With the rise in the trends of international trading, Geographical challenges are the topmost obstacles in all operations. Transportation of perishable goods is a fundamental barrier. Transloading is the logistic tool that transfers goods from one mode of transportation to another, an optimum process for time-sensitive products. Transloading is specially designed for long-haul transportations. It is the logistic tool for complex shipments that require multiple modes of transit and multiple companies to reach a final destination. Our Warehousing Services provides flexibility in the modes of transportation. We try to negotiate the warehousing requirements to cut the cost and quick shipments.

LTL consolidation

Several small shipments with the same destination are bundled and loaded on a single truck to proceed for location. The combining of these small parcels to reach the capacity of the truck is known as less than load consolidation. Less than truckload transportation is a favorable tool for small companies with less cargo. In this, multiple shippers share their space to enjoy budget-friendly shipments. It is a reliable and cost-effective solution to fill the capacity of trucks and promote economies of scale.

Benefits Of Warehousing

Warehouses are used to store and protect products that will later be sold online or in a brick and mortar store.
They can help businesses manage inventory, stock, and orders.
Warehouses also provide the opportunity to analyze customer behavior and study sales trends.
Warehousing help businesses deliver more product to their customers with better quality, faster. The ability to respond quickly to business needs is key for fast-growing companies.
Other benefits of warehousing include: cost reduction, increased efficiency, product protection, order tracking, merchandising, savings on paperwork (handling returns), reduced risk of theft or loss.

See Some Important FAQs

Common Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do we need transportation services?

By Providing the essential service of connecting a company to its suppliers and customers, transportation moves goods from one place to another. In logistics, it is a critical activity that supports the economic benefits of place and time. Transportation services facilitate a better supply chain.

Q: What are the types of trucking transportation services?

OTT Trucking transportation provides Less than Truckload ( LTL) shipping, Full Truckload (FTL), Flatbed trucks, Dry van transportation and heated transportation services across Surrey, British Columbia. The type of service for your shipments depends upon the type of the cargo, designation and volume of the cargo.

Q: What are the warehouse and its functions?

Warehouses serve as storage facilities for items like equipment, inventory, or supplies. Not only storage of goods but sorting, labelling, packaging and delivery of the goods are also some of the functions of warehousing. Such storage helps prevent inventory wastage and preserves product quality.

Q:Does a distributor need a warehouse?

A market is determined by supply, demand, and planning. Every business needs products to keep timely and safe delivery to satisfy its customers. If they do not, it will lose them to competitors. Therefore, the warehouse is very important at this point as a distributor.

Q:Why are warehousing services important in logistics?

Warehousing is an integral component of the logistics chain and supply chain. By maintaining inventory and analysing the data, it helps to minimise the risks of shipment delays.