Pet food is heavy, takes up space, and is often ordered on a regular basis. Here, you’ll learn how weight and volume affect storage and shipping, what the shelf life guidelines are, and how regular customers are accommodated in the process.
Heavy and large items cost more at every stage of the supply chain: they require more storage space, take longer to pick, and cost more to ship. This is unavoidable, but it can be minimized by tailoring the operations to accommodate them rather than treating them like any other item. […]
Pet food has a shelf life, and it’s shorter than many online stores realize—especially for food without preservatives. Large packages also run out more slowly than small ones. This combination makes date management for this product line more important than for many other product groups. The date is recorded upon arrival. The shelf life is recorded as soon as a batch enters the warehouse. As a result […]
When it comes to pet food, a large portion of your customers regularly order the same items. From a logistical standpoint, that’s a godsend, because it makes demand predictable. At the same time, it’s more unforgiving than one-time sales: customers who buy the same food every month will notice immediately if it’s not in stock. Predictability is your biggest advantage. Returning customers give you […]
Large bags and containers break in different ways than small items. They tear along a seam, leak at the closure, or get damaged when something is placed on top of them. Since they are also expensive to reship, it’s worth determining the packaging method in advance. Custom packaging is rarely […]
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