Value Added Logistics can heavily increase and emphasize the proposition that suits the company proposition. These are additional handlings unburden the client activities which will result in more ability to core focusing and increase handling speed.
VAL-activities can vary per individual project. Most important topics can be found in:
Labeling
Adding RFID, 2D of barcode labels in the process. This can be at inbound, in the proces/service stage (e.g. picking or staging) for e.g. barcodes for shops and/or at outbound stage.
Repacking
Repacking of articles or boxes
Assemble
Assembling various parts into a single physical article
Kitting
Combining different articles into a single package (that contains multiple articles)
Return processing
Processing and checking returned products
Cross-Docking
Receiving and loading shipments without passing the rackings
Palletizing
Combining and stacking products on pallets
(Re)Consolidation various orders after picking (stage area)
Finalized orders (after the picking process) can be consolidated in the staging area for an efficient shipment e.g. trucks or containers
Additional requirements
Every custom fit has also additional requirements. All requirements that are needed to be aligned to your core business such as bonded stores and custom clearance.