Smart warehousing is like adding a brain to a storage facility that thinks up better and more efficient ways of replenishment, receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of inventory. To do this on your own, you’ll need to be running a large enough warehouse or network for the costs to be justified and the investments worthwhile.
That’s why many fast-growing online brands partner with third-parties like ShipBob that offer fulfilment centres across the globe that are tech-enabled. This allows online brands to outsource logistics while also gaining visibility and optimising costs.