So I find plenty on sourcing, dropshipping, FBA and such, but for the life of me can't find anything on the actual Brick & Mortar (B&M) distribution aspect for those looking to go that route.
My potential partner has been importing and exporting for years, but he's kind of a hustler without organisational (or internet) skills. I don't want to give the wrong impression, but think of importing stock liquidations from first world markets and exporting them to... less-than-obvious international markets. Nothing shady, he just has the right connections and experience in those markets.
We intend to start an import-export business to automate what he already has going on and expand that with an online brand for B2C and B2B distribution.
For that we need to lease a warehouse and start your typical warehousing... stuff?
Are there any sources on setting up the processes around a B&M warehouse? I'm looking for checklists, what the day-to-day operations look like etc.
Of course I can start like anyone else here, but I believe the physical warehouse can give me a leg up. My potential partner's business can cover the overhead, so that's not the problem. I just don't know where to educate myself on this aspect.
Any help?
My potential partner has been importing and exporting for years, but he's kind of a hustler without organisational (or internet) skills. I don't want to give the wrong impression, but think of importing stock liquidations from first world markets and exporting them to... less-than-obvious international markets. Nothing shady, he just has the right connections and experience in those markets.
We intend to start an import-export business to automate what he already has going on and expand that with an online brand for B2C and B2B distribution.
For that we need to lease a warehouse and start your typical warehousing... stuff?
Are there any sources on setting up the processes around a B&M warehouse? I'm looking for checklists, what the day-to-day operations look like etc.
Of course I can start like anyone else here, but I believe the physical warehouse can give me a leg up. My potential partner's business can cover the overhead, so that's not the problem. I just don't know where to educate myself on this aspect.
Any help?
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