A Quick Guide to Product Storage and Consolidation from China

Product storage, reconditioning, consolidation and shipping are the keys to the fulfilment of any order. This is of particular importance when multiple shipments are leaving China to various destinations around the world. ODM work with a number of warehouse fulfilment agents in China. Together, we group shipments and deliver to multiple locations.

 

Benefits of Storing Goods in a Centralized Location:

Cost-Saving: Instead of companies shipping products from China to their home market and then dispatching them around the world, we do this directly. This saves both time and money. This is especially valuable if you plan on selling to the Asian market as it removes the need for costly ‘back-and-forth’ international shipments.

Efficient: We store products in a standard warehouse rack so workers can easily pick out items. Each shelf level can be subdivided into a few unit locations with a code assigned to it. Next, items will be selected, packed and mailed out to clients immediately. This is based on the location code.

 

ODM’s Warehousing Partners in China Ensure:

• All product storage is safe and insured.
• Warehousing facilities are state-of-the-art.
• Technology and innovation in the inventory storage, distribution management, and shipping logistics industry.

 

Read through this blog to learn more about the step by step process of warehousing in China and how it is beneficial for your own businesses.

 

Aside from the traditional warehouse utility, other services also include:

• Product storage
• Product assembly and quality inspection pre-shipment
• Labelling/barcode technology
• Product refurbishing and repacking from multiple factories
• Consolidation and deconsolidation of shipments
• Transportation services
• Product receiving
• Pick and pack 
• Labelling
• Quality control
• Palletizing 
• Providing individual mailing cartons 
• E-commerce management
• Inventory management

 

Our buying office in China takes care of this order fulfilment process for key clients. This is a significant part of our service to MNCs.

Here’s a list of questions that we ask our clients before we quote for fulfilment and warehousing service: 

• Brief Description of the Product:

  What items are you planning to store? Make a note of any DG (dangerous goods), batteries, liquids or luxury/ high-value items.

• Packing list and quantity that we need to store. 

• How long is it required to store the goods?

• Do we need to re-pack?

• Do we need Quality Control?

• Do we need to include delivery within China (pick up from the client’s factory)?

• Where is the client’s supplier located?

• Does the brand have customs records?

• For Future Shipments:

  To quote for drop shipping, we need a list of addresses. Can rough estimate delivery cost based on package size/ weight and country where it will be delivered. Good to know the deadline, as there are slower delivery services and faster delivery services.

 

 

Storing your promotional goods in China is a cost-effective move that cuts out a lot of unnecessary transit and the costs tied to this. ODM is confident in the warehouses we have partnered with. As a team, we can ensure the continued maintenance of your products as well as rapid and affordable distribution.

Do you think that your business could benefit from ODM’s product storage and consolidation services? Feel free to place an inquiry today!

 

Key Resources:

Shipping and storage are critical parts of the production process. When getting started, this can also be very daunting. Here are some valuable resources:

A certificate of origin shows that a particular imported product is manufactured and obtained from a specific country. Learn why it is an integral part of shipping merchandise goods overseas, especially shipping promotional products from China.

 

Understanding how many products can fit in a container – without overcrowding, which can cause damage – can help you make cost-effective shipping choices.

 

For obvious legal reasons and the safety of everybody involved, it is key to fully understand the proper protocol for shipping hazardous materials.

 

There’s no point playing the waiting game when you’re able to check exactly when your container will arrive!

 

This simple step by step guide breaks down the process of tracking your air cargo shipments.

 

No, lading hasn’t been misspelt! Read this post to learn what a bill of lading is:

More about shipping and storing your promotional goods:

An online merchandise store is crucial for modern brands. We can help you set one up and manage storage and shipment too!

 

This post explains the benefits of regular factory visits. ODM frequently visit factories to ensure that conditions and output meet our high standards.

 

Curious about the day to day lives of the workers in these factories? This post sheds some light on the topic:

 

Encountering issues with the storage and manufacturing of your products? This post provides some useful info: