--- title: 5 Benefits of Choosing a Courier with an Integrated Warehouse System description: When choosing a courier to work with, look for those that use an integrated warehouse system. Here are some of the benefits you'll see. image: https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/2019%20C1%20Crossflight%20vs%20Other%20Couriers/Featured%20Images/12%20-%20benefits%20of%20integrated%20warehouse%20management%20system.jpeg --- [Covid-19 - We are open for business - Click here to see our latest updates](https://www.crossflight.com/help-info/covid-19) [![logo](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/Home/logo.svg) ](https://www.crossflight.com/) [Tracking](https://my.crossflight.com/shipping/tracking/tracking.jsp) [My Crossflight](https://my.crossflight.com) ![](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/General/Phone.svg) 01753 776000 # 5 Benefits of Choosing a Courier with an Integrated Warehouse System - [** ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.crossflight.com/blog/benefits-of-choosing-a-courier-with-an-integrated-warehouse-system) - [** ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.crossflight.com/blog/benefits-of-choosing-a-courier-with-an-integrated-warehouse-system) - [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.crossflight.com/blog/benefits-of-choosing-a-courier-with-an-integrated-warehouse-system) 19 February 2019 If your business requires the storage and distribution of stock, a courier with an integrated warehouse system can be the ideal choice. These systems have a range of benefits that can help companies to get ahead of the competition thanks to this high-quality service. Here are the benefits your business can enjoy if you work with a courier that uses an integrated warehouse system. ![12 - benefits of integrated warehouse management system](https://www.crossflight.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2019%20C1%20Crossflight%20vs%20Other%20Couriers/Featured%20Images/12%20-%20benefits%20of%20integrated%20warehouse%20management%20system.jpeg?width=600&name=12%20-%20benefits%20of%20integrated%20warehouse%20management%20system.jpeg) If your business requires the storage and distribution of stock, a courier with an integrated warehouse system can be the ideal choice. These systems have a range of benefits that can help companies to get ahead of the competition thanks to this high-quality service.    ## Advantages of Your Courier Using an Integrated Warehouse System   ### 1. Real-Time Stock Information Better stock control and inventory tracking allow your business to be more efficient on a daily basis. Storing goods in a courier’s warehouse makes it easy to provide clients with the goods they want quickly and efficiently, but it can be difficult to manage your business without knowing exactly how much stock is available. A warehouse management system would provide you with real-time information, so you’re never left with too much or too little stock. This not only improves your overall efficiency, but it also reduces unnecessary costs you’d have previously paid and could boost profits. A warehouse management system will track items as they move through the warehouse, so you’ll always be able to check where something is and how much there is of it. This prevents goods from being misplaced and reduces the time it takes the warehouse staff to find what they’re looking for.   ### 2. Accurate Shipment Updates The warehouse management system can provide you with accurate order updates. You’ll always know exactly where items are, allowing you to keep your clients happy. A barcoding and serial number system is used to monitor goods as they leave the warehouse and are en route to their destination. As they’re transported to the next location, you’re still able to accurately monitor them and know where in the world they currently are.   ### 3. Stock That’s Safe and Secure Integrated warehouse systems have in-built security features that make sure stock is kept safe while it’s stored and once it’s on the move again. The system creates a full audit trail each time a shipment is handled. This creates an easy-to-follow audit trail that connects employees to specific movements, meaning they can be held accountable if issues arise. Because of the scrutiny that this creates, the likelihood of problems reduces significantly. System access can be tiered so that only the right people have access to sensitive information about the goods you might be sending. You can rest easy knowing that your items are safe and secure with the courier you’ve chosen.    ### 4. Continuous Improvement Integrated warehouse systems software can help to improve processes and methods. It can be used to run different scenarios to see how the warehouse would perform. This commitment to improvement and a proactive approach to their service shows that they’re a good partner to have. When looking for couriers to work with, look for those who have this kind of view on improvement and you’ll find that their service improves as you work with them. They’ll never be standing still and will always look for ways to make their service better.   ## myCrossflight Manage your inbound and outbound shipments with myCrossflight, a tool created by our team of in-house developers. It includes a stock management system that allows you to create and edit the code and description of the stock lines that we hold for you at our facilities. Any changes to the minimum stock levels you configure will immediately impact the reorder reports that we send. Basically, if you want us to store more stock, simply use myCrossflight to edit the details and the stock will be replenished quickly and easily. Use myCrossflight to track the progress of orders that have been made so you know when items are waiting to go or have already been despatched. The interface is easy to use and has everything you need to ensure your shipments arrive on time and under budget.   ## Compare Crossflight with Other Couriers We understand that choosing the right courier for your business can take some time. That’s why we’ve put together a guide that compares Crossflight with both small and large couriers. 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