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05/24/2024

6 Benefits of Assembly & Light Manufacturing Logistics

How retailers can scale and grow with best-in-class order fulfillment and logistics services from GEODIS

Retailers need help managing their supply chains, from meeting regulatory requirements to optimizing in-store displays. Brands that take advantage of operational efficiencies and warehouse value-added services can reduce overheads and build better relationships with stores. That's where GEODIS Packaging and Customization Services (PACS) can help. We provide assembly and light manufacturing, including tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive sales.

 

Our Director of Operational Excellence, Paul Ware, ensures that GEODIS follows best practices for packaging and customization across the U.S. Here, he explores the main ways that GEODIS can help retailers with light manufacturing and assembly. 

Key takeaways

 

  • Assembly and light manufacturing help retailers optimize critical parts of their supply chain
  • Compliance is vital—both for product labeling and for selling on third-party marketplaces
  • The right displays and product casings help maximize shelf space and capture customer attention
  • 3PL warehouse packaging services take care of products and allow retailers to grow their businesses

Here are six ways your brand can take advantage.

 

1: Ensure your retail labels comply with regulations

GEODIS PACS ensures that products are properly labeled and comply with regulatory requirements. We use advanced labeling technologies and follow strict industry standards, which helps retailers mitigate compliance risks and maintain product integrity.

 

2: Maximize shelf space for optimal product placement

Custom product cases help brands to maximize shelf space and optimize product placement. Our PACS experts work with you to create tailored case configurations that minimize wasted space and enhance product visibility. We'll help you drive sales and support overall store efficiencies.

 

3: Automate warehouse processes to streamline retail operations

Automation is central to operational excellence, and PACS excels in automating various aspects of the retail supply chain. From automating the ordering process to reducing costs associated with manual labor, GEODIS PACS helps you to introduce innovative solutions, streamline your operations, and free up resources for strategic initiatives.

 

4: Optimize in-store displays to attract consumers

Eye-catching displays are essential for capturing customer attention and driving sales. PACS uses data-driven insights and creative expertise to design compelling store displays. Our displays help you meet customer preferences and enhance their shopping experience. By incorporating real-time inventory tracking and reporting, GEODIS ensures that displays are always stocked with the right products, minimizing out-of-stock situations and maximizing sales opportunities.

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5: Meet Amazon's requirements to sell on their marketplace

Any retailer that wants to sell on Amazon must meet the eCommerce giant's stringent requirements. PACS helps you automate the barcode creation and submission process, ensuring seamless integration with Amazon's platform. We enable retailers to tap into Amazon's vast customer base and explore new sales channels through Amazon FBA.

 

6: Use operational excellence for retail success

At its core, our packaging and customization services drive operational excellence for retailers. We empower retailers to focus on strategic initiatives and fuel growth by optimizing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. Whether it's improving store displays, meeting regulatory requirements, or expanding sales channels, PACS delivers tangible results that propel retailers toward success in today's dynamic retail landscape.

How GEODIS can help

GEODIS assembly and light manufacturing services give retailers a comprehensive way to streamline retail operations and drive operational excellence. Through a combination of innovative technologies, industry expertise, and a customer-centric approach, GEODIS helps retailers unlock their full potential and thrive in an ever-evolving market environment.

 

Get in touch with us today and discover how we can help you.

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Paul Ware

Director of Operational Excellence for Packaging and Customization Services

Paul joined GEODIS in 2022 and is responsible for ensuring excellence and best practices across our packaging and customization services. His areas of expertise include setting the strategy and initiative of business processes, digital technology (IOT and data analytics), and organizational transformation.