Have you ever heard of handling management but don’t know exactly what it means? At FR Logísticos we explain everything you need to know about it and how to achieve significant cost savings thanks to this practice.
What are OVAs
OVA (Value Added Operation) is a term used to refer to any operation performed on a product during the manufacturing process that adds value to it. For example, if a product is made up of several parts that are assembled, the assembly of those parts would be an OVA. Other examples of OVAs are welding, painting and marking.
Our Handling / OVA processes
At FR Logísticos we take care of adapting the format in which each end customer wants to receive your products and we also configure them in a specific way for your promotions, country of sale, etc.
Starting from a standardized product format and applying the best and most efficient handling processes, we ensure significant cost savings, since manufacturing and storing the same product in different formats is less efficient than doing so in a standard format and reconverting it according to sales. For this reason, at FR Logísticos we take care of:
- Labeling: we label products to include the information you require (EAN, LOGOS, LANGUAGES, PRICE, etc) in hang tags or self-adhesive formats.
- Re-labelling: we remove and replace existing labels to adapt them to the new reality of the product in adhesive formats or hang tags.
- Bagging: we protect products by heat-sealing them in plastic bags. The main objective of bagging is to protect the product from external agents (dust, dirt, etc.) that could damage it.
- Product Coding: we add RFID labels by engraving and printing the information required by the product.
- Shrink-wrapping: we adapt the plastic or transparent film perfectly to the surface of the product by heat shrinking, thus guaranteeing greater protection.
- Cartoning: we assemble and fill your products in cartons for a better presentation to your customers.
If you need any type of information or query, please do not hesitate to contact our team of experts, we will be delighted to help you!
How to choose the best handling service?
We know that choosing the best partner for handling management is not always an easy task. For this reason, here are some factors that you can take into consideration so that your choice is the best:
Speed of service and work capacity
Make sure you hire a company that takes into account your deadlines and can meet them, depending on your requirements and production capacity.
Experience
Logically, experience is a factor that will determine success. You should choose a company that has been working in the sector for years and knows how to respond to all your needs. Their professional background will ensure that they are able to deal with any possible problems and that they are capable of handling any scenario.
Personalization
This point is key, as the personalization of the handling is what will make the difference to customers. Look for a company that is not based on offering generic and identical solutions for everyone, but one that is capable of understanding you and giving you exactly what you need.
Business values
Although many do not take this point into account, more and more companies are taking into account the business values of their partner as a differentiating element that helps them to choose one or the other.
Services
Although it may seem obvious, you should hire a handling management company that has all the means to perform the services you need. Be sure to ask what exactly they offer before choosing one or the other, as we mentioned in the previous point.