Nowadays, when most people hear the term “logistics”, things like online shopping and express delivery probably come to mind. In reality, however, logistics is an essential concept that large companies, SMEs and online shops alike must understand and master thoroughly – so much so that it can be considered one of the make-or-break factors for a successful business. Let’s have Boxful explain the basic steps of warehousing logistics to you, as well as how Boxful Fulfillment can help SMEs in this area.
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As online shopping becomes more and more popular in the modern age, SMEs and even more well-established, time honoured brands have encountered pressure to jump on the e-commerce bandwagon and take their business online, allowing their customers to complete purchases anytime, anywhere. Delivering goods to customers quickly and efficiently, however, is a difficult challenge that many companies face. Fortunately, some third party logistics companies now provide one-stop online store logistics services, handling everything from receipt of goods, packaging, storage to delivery, making this an appealing choice for many enterprises.
The ongoing trend of online shopping has undoubtedly provided bigger and better business opportunities for merchants, especially SMEs. However, many problems must be taken care of in order to successfully sell products online, with potentially the greatest of them all being logistics. Running an online store requires the integration of many operational stages, including ordering, receipts, warehousing, packaging, transportation and delivery. Each of these stages is interconnected and cannot be disorganized. Even a slight delay or mistake in any of them (for example delivery lags, incorrect goods or damaged goods) can seriously affect customer experiences, in turn harming online store reputations and future business levels.
Inventory management is a specialist subject. It’s not easy to determine an optimal inventory level – businesses need to increase their inventory in response to seasonal demands or price increases in raw materials. On the other hand, the stock of certain commodities may need to be reduced due to changes in consumer preferences. There are many factors influencing inventory levels with the devil being in the details. The quality of inventory management may well affect your sales performance. Therefore, whether your business is in manufacturing, retail or e-commerce, it is extremely important to understand the concept of inventory management.
A warehouse is a place for storing any tangible items that do not have an immediate use. The first thing you’ll need to know about warehouse management is its processes, which include receiving, stowing, storing, collecting, packing and shipping. By optimizing these processes through an integrated warehouse management system, businesses can effectively reduce production costs and minimize any inventory problems.
Warehouse fulfillment refers to the use of a logistics system to control the receipt and dispatch of goods while managing inventory to ensure a smooth business operation. In other words, in a self-owned or leased warehouse, various goods are stored and kept, loaded and unloaded, moved and distributed with the condition of the goods being impeccably maintained. This is then classified and recorded according to quantity and quality.
A good Fulfillment system should be integrated into a business’ entire sales system while remaining linked and coordinated with other logistical activities.
In Hong Kong, keeping your household humidity-free is a round-the-year task! If you want to keep your household in comfortable conditions, a good dehumidifier is indispensable – so much so, that many even rely on a dehumidifier to dry their laundry!
Browsing through the various models can be time-consuming, but Boxful is here to guide you on your dehumidifier journey.
As space becomes a luxury and household items start to build up, mini-storage is quickly becoming a popular solution for most Hongkongers.
At Boxful, our packages Mini-storage’s packages are based on the size of your selected storage space. The more items you’d like to store, the more space you’ll need and the more expensive it can be.
In this handy guide, we’ll show you how to use your space efficiently, allowing you to save cash on rent.
As Hong Kong’s humid spring season reaches its peak, a range of devices are needed to keep your life in-check.
A dehumidifier is essential to ensure homes are kept dry, while an air purifier is necessary to maintain respiratory health for both your families and pets. But having multiple machines creates more clutter. The smart choice is a multi-functional device that both dehumidifies while it purifies the air.
This is especially useful for families in smaller apartments, lacking balconies or clothes dryers, and opting to line-dry their laundry at home.
A two-in-one dehumidifier with laundry drying function is an ideal solution. With the additional air purifying function, it can also prevent odours to ensure your clothes are always fresh, while filtering out particles, bacteria and allergens in the air.
Space-saving and multifunctional, we recommend investing in one of these devices. But keep in mind, advanced features come at additional costs, and a two-in-one dehumidifier can cost slightly more than a regular one. You’ll also need to replace the separately purchased air filters on a regular basis.
Below are some of our two-in-one choices, choose the one that suits your budget.
Two-in-One Air Purifying Dehumidifier Model Recommendations
1)Sharp DWJ27FAS 2-in-1 Air Purifying Dehumidifier
Retail price: $5,780
- Energy Efficiency Grading: 1
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Energy Efficiency Label’s Standard): 16.71L/day
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Manufacturer’s Standard): 27L/day
- Water Tank Capacity(L): 4.6L
- Filter: Negative-ion release function
- Laundry Dehumidifying / Mould Proof and Virus Inactivated / Air Purifying / Auto Dehumidifying / Manual Dehumidifying / Laundry Deodorizing
2)Panasonic FYAP21H 2 in 1 Air Purifying Dehumidifier
Retail price: $5,580
- Energy Efficiency Grading: 1
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Energy Efficiency Label’s Standard): 12.2 L/day
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Manufacturer’s Standard): 21 L/day
- Water Tank Capacity(L): 4.8L
- Filter: SUPER alleru-buster
- Effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria and removes odour while dehumidifying the air / ECONAVI energy-saving function / HEPA composite filter/ nanoe® technology / PM2.5 detection indicator and smell detection indicator
3)Whirlpool DS241HB Puri-Pro Dehumidpurifier
Retail price: $4,998
- Energy Efficiency Grading: 1
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Energy Efficiency Label’s Standard): 14 L/day
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Manufacturer’s Standard): 24 L/day
- Water Tank Capacity (L): 5 L
- Filter: All-in-One multi-protection filter removes bacteria and virus
- LED air quality and humidity indicator/ Internal Drying / Washable Nano silver ion coating pre-filter / Four main functions: dehumidifying, independent air purifying, laundry dehumidifying, anti-bacteria independent laundry dehumidifying / Sixth Sense Intelligence / Auto Dehumidifying / Laundry Dehumidifying / Night Mode / Air Purifying (auto/manual) / Auto Defrost Function
4)Philips DE5205 2 in 1 Air Dehumidifier
Retail price: $4,688
- Energy Efficiency Grading: 1
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Energy Efficiency Label’s Standard): 128 L/day
- Dehumidifying Capacity (Manufacturer’s Standard): 25 L/day
- Water Tank Capacity(L): 4 L
- Filter: NanoProtect S1 HEPA
- Independent Air Purifying / Auto Dehumidifying / Laundry Dehumidifying / Continuous Dehumidifying
Always remember that protecting your items takes vigilance during the humid season. At Boxful, our range of storage solutions ensures your infrequently used articles are properly protected. Contact us now to learn about our services.
I have a lot to share when it comes to the usage of mini storage. I have been utilizing mini storage for a very long time due to Hong Kong’s shortage of land and my habit of keeping books. I’m confident to say I am one of the first people in Hong Kong to rent a mini storage. In recent years, there are more and more companies offering similar services. However, just because there are more options does not mean service is getting better. Let me share my experience with mini storage with you and the problems involved.
Small flats are a fact of life in city life. And no matter how big your home is, it seems like they never are quite big enough! Nowhere is that more true than in Hong Kong. With every square foot being so expensive, it is important that we make use and maximize every valuable inch of our homes.