Kitting and repackaging are value-added services often offered by a third-party logistics (3PL) company. Implemented correctly, they can help businesses optimize their logistics, cut shipping costs, increase customer satisfaction, and sell more of their products.
In this blog, we are going to explore what these services are and why you may want to implement them. We’ll also get into some of the more specialized kitting and repackaging services offered so that by the end, you’ll understand how these value-added services can improve your logistics operations and boost your business.
Kitting involves bundling multiple individual items into a single package, or “kit,” which is then shipped as one unit. It’s commonly used for promotional packages, subscription boxes, or other types of product bundles. Companies can identify potential kits to sell by looking at products that are frequently bought together by their customers.
A 3PL like Dothan Warehouse can help you create and ship these kits, taking the individual items from your inventory and packaging them together to form the needed kits.
Repackaging services involve changing the packaging of a product to meet specific needs. Most often, this refers to repackaging products from the commercial shipment packaging into the branded retail packaging that the end customer will see. However, inventory can also be repackaged to replace damaged packaging, optimize shipping capacity, comply with packaging regulations, meet retailer requirements, create kits, and more.
As a 3PL that offers temperature-controlled warehousing and fulfillment, Dothan Warehouse works with many customers who have special product and packaging requirements. To meet them, we’ve come to offer more specialized kitting and repackaging services. This includes co-packing and Amazon prep services.
Co-packing, or contract packaging, involves outsourcing the packaging process of your products. It’s often used to package products with custom packaging that improves the user experience or helps meet packaging requirements.
Co-packing can help businesses decrease overhead and cut costs, as they won’t need to invest in packaging equipment or labor. Instead, they can use the 3PL’s experienced team to do the job, often increasing the quality of the packaging and allowing the business to easily scale up as it grows.
Amazon prep services are designed to help sellers prepare their products for fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). These services ensure that products meet Amazon's strict packaging and labeling requirements, reducing the risk of delays or penalties. As with co-packing, this can help you increase efficiency and cut costs.
While all these services sound great, they don’t matter if they are not implemented correctly. This is why it’s important to partner with an experienced 3PL that can get you the results you need.
When looking for a kitting and repackaging partner, be sure to ask about their experience. Ask about the quality control processes they have in place and the technology they use for inventory management. It’s also important to consider the company’s location to optimize costs and shipping times.
Of course, we recommend that you work with Dothan Warehouse. Our experienced team can help you optimize your logistics operation and provide you with the kitting and repackaging services your business needs to thrive.
Why Partner With Dothan Warehouse?
Learn more about our kitting and repackaging services by requesting a quote to reach a representative today and discover what Dothan Warehouse can do for your business.