Warehousing

Warehousing refers to the process of storing and managing goods in a storage facility, often referred to as a warehouse. It is a crucial part of logistics and supply chain management, ensuring that products are kept safe and organized until they are needed for distribution or sale. Warehousing involves several activities, including receiving, storing, picking, packing and shipping goods.

The main objectives of warehousing are to improve supply chain efficiency, optimize inventory levels and minimize storage and transportation costs. By using advanced technologies, such as inventory management systems and automation, companies can streamline their warehousing processes and gain real-time visibility into their inventory status. This makes it possible to respond quickly to changing demand and delivery times, which is crucial to a company’s success in a competitive marketplace.

Warehousing has several applications and methods that help companies optimize their storage and distribution processes. Here are some common examples of warehousing:

1. Short- and long-term storage: Companies may choose short-term storage to manage seasonal or temporary inventory, while long-term storage is useful for holding products that are sold less frequently.
2. Cross-dock: This is a warehousing technique in which incoming goods are transferred directly to outgoing means of transportation without being stored for long periods of time. This reduces storage costs and speeds up delivery.
3. Inventory management: Effective inventory management is essential in warehousing. This includes tracking inventory levels, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing excess inventory so that companies always have the right amount of products.
4. Handling and picking: The process of collecting and preparing goods for shipment, known as handling and picking, is an important aspect of warehousing. This can range from manual picking to automated systems that increase efficiency.

For years, E. van Wijk Logistics has been known as a reliable partner in the field of transport and warehousing. With 14,000 m2 of warehousing and passionate employees who take care of all logistics processes, E. van Wijk Logistics is an excellent option for multiple forms of warehousing. These include short- and long-term storage, cross-docking and inventory management.

Do you need secure storage of your goods? Then contact us for warehousing options at E. van Wijk Logistics.

Need reliable warehousing? Then contact one of our sales representatives for a quote.

When choosing warehousing with E. van Wijk, you enjoy the following benefits:

• Choice between short-term and long-term storage
• Cross-docking
  Cross-docking significantly reduces storage and transportation costs. This is because goods can be moved directly from inbound to outbound freight without being stored in a warehouse for long periods of time. This speeds up lead times and reduces delivery times to customers.
• Inventory management
• Handlin and picking
• EDI connection
• Insurance
• 24/7 monitoring and video surveillance
• WMS

Besides warehousing, E. van Wijk Logistics offers more logistics services. These include:

• FTL transport
  Transportation of full loads, as in bulk transport.

• Tautliner transport
  Transport with trailers fitted with tarpaulins. This makes the goods easily accessible from all sides of the trailer.

• General cargo transport
  Transport of smaller shipments and loose pallets or boxes.

• Truck-mounted forklift transport
  Transport with the possibility of loading and unloading with a transportable forklift.

• ADR transport
  Transport of chemicals and other dangerous goods.