Pack n send has discussed outsourcing before. While bringing packing and shipping functions into your firm, may look like a cost effective idea at first, there are many things to consider.
If you are only trying to save money, have you looked at your employees level of expertise. While saving money on outside vendors, are you spending more money and time dealing with damages, mispacked items, and items that are not valued correctly for transit?
Do your employees know who to call for each country that they are shipping to? Do they know what customs forms need to be filled in?
Do they know what type of box, crate of pallet to use for each type of shipment?
Do your employees analyze using a small move alternative instead of freight?
Do they know how to pack freight?
Do they know who to call to schedule logistics for your company?
Are your managerial employees workers happy to perform menial tasks, or will they cut corners just to get the job over with? Is their downgrading a way to keep them on the payroll for future endeavors? Could these employees use their time better by looking for alternative ways to improve company functions? Can they work on improving customer relations, or come up with new solutions to work flow?
Sometime it just pays to outsource your packing and shipping needs, and retain good employees for more important tasks.
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