Why outsourcing your merchandise logistics
Managing logistics in-house might seem like a cost-effective solution for handling your merchandise, but optimizing your supply chain can offer more substantial benefits. However, for many companies, especially those not specialized in logistics, it can turn into an overwhelming and inefficient process. What seems simple—storing, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise—quickly becomes a time-consuming, error-prone, and costly endeavor that eats into your team’s time and resources.
At Sunday, we’ve seen firsthand how companies that try to manage merchandise logistics internally end up facing hidden costs and headaches that ultimately derail the very purpose of branded merchandise. Here’s why outsourcing your logistics to a platform like Sunday isn’t just easier—it’s actually much cheaper and offers significant cost savings while being far more effective. If you want to see our platform in action, request a demo here.
Example customer winter package
The hidden costs of in-house logistics
Managing logistics in-house comes with a lot more than meets the eye. Let’s break down the key challenges:
1. Warehousing costs and inefficiencies
When you handle merchandise storage in-house, you need to factor in warehousing costs, both in terms of space and organization, along with ensuring fulfillment efficiency. Proper storage isn’t just about stacking items in a closet. You need clear, organized, and pickable storage to avoid wasted time searching for items, tracking inventory levels, and preventing stock issues. Without a streamlined process, your team could spend hours managing and updating inventory in an Excel file, and still miss key details like low stock levels or incorrect orders.
Transparent stock overview for every variant
At Sunday, we offer warm and secure warehousing with a system that tracks stock levels, making your inventory management seamless and headache-free. No more forgotten boxes or misplaced items.
2. Time-consuming picking and packing
Picking and packing might sound simple, but when you’re dealing with multiple SKUs, varying sizes, and custom notes, things get complicated. Your team will spend unnecessary time searching for the right products, assembling boxes, creating shipping labels, and handling packing material. Worse yet, if something’s out of stock or mislabeled, the whole process can grind to a halt.
Our platform leverages cutting-edge technology to automate and streamline the entire fulfillment process, ensuring the right items are picked and packed in record time without human error. The best part? We ship every day, meaning no delays, and your packages go out as soon as you request them.
3. Data management and tracking
Manually tracking shipments, updating stock levels, and managing data through spreadsheets is a recipe for mistakes. Not only do you risk losing valuable time chasing down tracking numbers, but it’s also easy to overlook items that weren’t delivered or packages that went missing. Mistakes with addresses, international shipping documentation, or wrong SKUs lead to costly delays and lost opportunities.
overview of all shipments with status
Sunday integrates all logistics data into one transparent platform, ensuring a seamless fulfillment process so you always know what’s going out, when, and where it’s headed. No more manual tracking or updating spreadsheets. It’s all done for you.
4. The risks of international shipping
Shipping globally? Brace yourself for a flood of paperwork, regulations, and potential errors. From customs declarations to handling country-specific documentation, international shipments are fraught with potential pitfalls. A small mistake like an incorrect shipping label or missing customs form can delay your package for weeks or send it back, costing you money and frustrating both your team and your customers.
Example of global shipments map
With Sunday, we take care of all customs documentation, making international shipping as easy as domestic. Plus, we handle every detail—ensuring your merchandise arrives quickly and without a hitch.
Scaling and flexibility: ready for anything
In-house logistics rarely scale smoothly. When you’re shipping one or two packages a day, it’s manageable. But what happens when you have a huge campaign or a holiday rush, and suddenly you’re faced with hundreds or thousands of packages? Finding temporary staff, ensuring everyone knows the system, and avoiding mistakes becomes a logistical nightmare.
Sunday scales with you. Whether you need to send out a handful of packages or hundreds, we’ve got you covered—without needing to hire extra hands or train new people. Plus, we can help manage inbound shipments, taking care of inventory intake and ensuring it’s all tracked seamlessly in our system.
Mistakes and the cost of doing it wrong
Let’s face it: mistakes happen. Whether it’s sending the wrong size, forgetting to include an item, or having a typo in the address, in-house logistics often lead to errors that result in unhappy customers and wasted time fixing problems. Returns, exchanges, and re-shipping eat into your resources and tarnish the experience you’re trying to provide with your merchandise.
By outsourcing to Sunday, you reduce human error and achieve greater fulfillment efficiency. Our system ensures everything is picked, packed, and shipped correctly the first time, with full address verification and tracking. We handle returns and restocking, too—so you don’t have to.
The opportunity cost of managing it all yourself
For most businesses, managing merchandise logistics isn’t a core focus. It’s something extra—a task that pulls your team away from their primary roles and takes time away from more important initiatives, like marketing or HR campaigns. When you DIY your logistics, the real cost comes in lost opportunities. Your team spends their time packing boxes instead of working on tasks that directly contribute to business growth.
By outsourcing to Sunday, you can stay focused on what matters—building brand recognition, running campaigns, and hitting your targets—while we handle all the logistics in the background.
The case for outsourcing: save time, money, and headaches
Outsourcing your logistics to Sunday doesn’t just save time—it saves you money in the long run. Our platform offers:
- Cost-effective warehousing that’s scalable and always organized.
- Streamlined picking and packing that eliminates errors and speeds up the process.
- Complete transparency with all tracking and inventory data available at your fingertips.
- Expert international shipping with all customs documentation handled seamlessly.
- Scalability that allows you to handle small or large campaigns without added complexity.
In short, outsourcing your merchandise logistics to us means less hassle, fewer mistakes, and more time for your team to focus on what really matters.
Ready to simplify your merchandise logistics?
Let Sunday handle the complexities while you focus on creating memorable experiences for your customers and team. Request a demo or contact us today to learn how we can help streamline your operations.
