Logistics Report: eStore Logistics - Warehouse Management Analysis

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of eStore Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in warehousing and order fulfillment. The report examines the company's operations, including its inventory management system, which utilizes RFID technology for efficient tracking. It highlights the company's focus on efficient packing and processing, superior customer service, and price stabilization through freight optimization. The report also addresses risk management strategies, the benefits of warehouses, and the use of barcodes and labels to improve operational speed. Furthermore, it explores the integration of technological innovations such as IoT and AI, as well as the company's commitment to sustainable practices and integration with clients' ERP systems, ultimately contributing to enhanced supply chain management. The report concludes by emphasizing the company's success in providing fast and efficient services, and its adoption of technological advancements for future growth.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................1
Better Inventory Management................................................................................................1
More Efficient Packing and Processing.................................................................................2
Superior Customer Service....................................................................................................3
Ensure Price Stabilization......................................................................................................3
Improved Risk Management..................................................................................................4
Benefits of warehouses..............................................................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................4
References..................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
Many firms have used external resources for managing their business functions
including supply chain, logistics, product delivery, and other services. In addition, the
logistics company has provided many good options for other firms to share their business
functions for more managing various things in a better way. Many firms have based on
outsourcing as well. The warehouse system has used for managing logistics in the industry, as
it is a costly process (Lopienski, 2018). However, basic processes can be managed using
different things. In addition, there are many things to manage in business for growth in the
market. This report will discuss about the functions of eStore Logistics. It will discuss about
the benefits of various processes of logistics of warehousing. The report will discuss about
the working of the company, which is the main reason behind the success of the company.
Better Inventory Management
The company offers different types of services to its clients, which are eCommerce
delivery, third-party logistics (3PL), shipping services, warehousing and order fulfillment
services. All the services are important for a firm, which is providing by the company in a
well-manner. In addition, many the company has provided a better inventory system to
manage all the products and services, as the firm has used advance technological innovations
for managing all the things. Moreover, basic internal systems have used an RFID device for
managing all the processes in a better way (Estorelogistics, 2020).
Source: (Research, 2017)

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Moreover, there are many things to manage in business including logistics. Thus, it is
a basic need for a firm to provide better logistics for them. In addition, many firms have hired
third parties for managing al the things in a better way, which is known as 3PL in the
industry. eStore Logistics provides many facilities including logistics. Moreover, the
company has used the warehouse system for managing all the things (Perkins, 2017).
More Efficient Packing and Processing
The logistics systems have based on the packing and processing process. The
company has used advanced logistics and warehouse management system to manage all the
processes. In addition, technological innovations are helping in efficient packaging and
processing. RFID tags have used for monitoring all the things, which has reduced many
mistakes, which has happened in the manual processes (Campbell, 2015).
Moreover, basic logistics systems have used for warehouse management systems
(WMS), which has improved the delivery of products. Moreover, it makes a huge
improvement in the logistics system, which is a huge part of a supply-chain system of a firm.
The company has provided better facilities for its customers. It improves the customer's
specification, which is an important aspect of a firm. Besides, value-chain operations are
more sustainable because of climate change, and other things (Fearne, Garcia Martinez, &
Dent, 2012).
Source: (Estorelogistics, 2020)

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Superior Customer Service
The company has provided the best facilities to its customers using technological
innovations, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), RFID, and information systems. There are
many benefits of logistics and warehouse system in a firm. The company has provided many
benefits to customers of different companies as well. In addition, the firm has included Pallet
storage, secure cage storage, and shelf storage at various places in their warehouse in Sydney
and Melbourne. The company has provided 24/7 video surveillance of stock.
The company specializes in this field, as 45000 orders are delivered per day. It is
possible because of fulfillment processes and technology. The company has provided various
packaging options for products of a firm, according to its brand and budget. The company has
assured that large wholesale orders reach their destination fast. In addition, all the processes
have managed using different capabilities of a firm.
Ensure Price Stabilization
The company has ensured about their prices, which was based on the market as well.
In addition, freight optimization software has used by the company to save the delivery costs
of customers. It is the best way to manage the cost and time of logistic systems as well as
customer satisfaction. Besides, there are many other logistics companies, which has provided
many good services. Thus, it is necessary to use those services for better customer
satisfaction. Additionally, the company has used advanced logistics processes to manage all
the things (Pontius, 2020).
Improved Risk Management
Risk management is necessary for the field of the logistics business, as there are many
reasons that make a huge impact on logistics services, such as bad weather conditions, floods,
earthquakes, and many more. Thus, it is necessary to develop a backup and recovery
management system for business continuity as well (Manuj & Mentzer, 2008).
In addition, cross-docking is a new concept to deliver a product on the same day as
well. Thus, always use cross-docking for faster delivery of products and services. Moreover,
the company has taken the returns process seriously, which is good for the company as well.
Reverse logistics processes have used for customers' returns (Shaikh, 2020).

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Benefits of warehouses
The company has used barcodes or labels to improve the speed of daily operations. In
addition, basic processes can be managed using different things, which are value-added
services for the customers. The company has provided a pick and pack services to different
clients. Moreover, it has provided branded packaging, which makes a huge impact on
customers' satisfaction as well (Shoenberger, 2019).
In Australia, many companies have used the logistics and warehouse systems using
3PL, which is a good way to manage other services (TradeGecko, 2018). All the processes
have based on logistics services, as customers have required safe and fast delivery of
products as well (Lopienski, 2018).
Moreover, the company has developed new logistics processes for reverse logistics,
which is affecting customer satisfaction as well. Thus, the 3PL approach is successful in the
market because of better and fast services. In addition, the company has developed and
implemented sustainable processes to save energy and the environment. In addition, the
company has connected with the ERP systems of clients as well, such as eBay, Amazon, and
many more. Ultimately, the supply chain management system has provided help to the
management of logistics. The company has integrated various services for logistics and
warehouse systems (Perkins, 2017).
Furthermore, the company has assured the number of products from the
manufacturer's side, which is a good source of information as well. Barcodes are more
feasible in managing logistics business. Many of eStore Logistics’ clients operate in dropship
models for which eStore Logistics has cross-docking solutions. In addition, the company has
sent a tracking mail to customers. In addition, logistics algorithms have suggested the best
shipping carrier, which is available at a discounted rate. In this business, customer
satisfaction is necessary for repeat purchases. Thus, the company has provided data and
accurate deliveries of products. Moreover, the company has used web platforms for managing
all the things in a better way, such as inventory, returns, sales. Moreover, there are many
other benefits of logistics services (Shoenberger, 2019).
In addition, the company has successfully implemented various logistics processes
using technologies as well. Besides, Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled devices have used for
monitoring and managing all the things in a better way. IoT and AI have provided better
functionalities for the logistics and warehouse systems. However, many processes can be

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used for improving the warehouse management system, which makes a huge impact on the
basic processes of the company as well (Pontius, 2020). eStore Logistics is omnichannel
warehousing and order fulfillment provider and fulfills up to 45,000 orders per day.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the eStore Logistics company has provided 3PL services to many
branded funds. In addition, the company has focused on better and fast services, which has
created a good image in the market as well as profit from services. Warehouse management
systems have improved the services of the company as well. The company has provided
better services to their clients. In addition, brands have focused on quality services.
Moreover, cross-docking has improved the customer's satisfaction. Finally, the company has
involved technological innovations and digital strategies for better services. It will improve
the business of the company in the future. AI-enabled devices and systems will improve the
accuracy and speed of the various processes.

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