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Similarities And Differences Of Warehouse versus Distribution Centre ( Value-Added Services )

An example of what gets on in a distribution center. ( Transportation, Consolidation, Product Mixing )


Apart from storage services, distribution centers provide a range of services, whether those customers are external or internal company departments and functions. Such services include transportation, cross-docking, order fulfillment, labeling and packaging. Also, a well-organized and -managed distribution center will provide whatever services are necessary to complete the order cycle, including order processing, order preparation, shipping, receiving, transportation, returned goods processing and performance measurement.

Value-Added Services:

  • Transportation & Freight Services
  • Freight forwarding & Customs Clearance
  • Consolidation and Breakbulking
  • Product Mixing
  • Contingency Protection
  • Crossdocking/Transloading
  • Product assembly/ Postponement
  • Kitting/Pre-assembly
  • Private Labelling/Branding
  • Specialty Packaging
  • Security Storage of High Value Items
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Insurance


In the future, even more value added services are expected to be available in the DCs.

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