15 Tips to a More Effective Distribution Center

9. Don't tell your packaging vendor exactly what size box you need, said Holody. If you do, the vendor will create custom boxes for you that are more expensive than buying standard-size boxes. Just choose the standard-size box closest in size to the one that you need.

10. Streamline your accounting functions, advised Peel. For example, stop accepting paper invoices for parcels; take them electronically. Doing so will save valuable time.