REDEFINING WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION ACROSS AUSTRALIA
BRINGING 24 x 7 ACCESS TO FIRE SUPPLIES ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Transforming the way businesses distribute products, FIREX has been rolling out 24 x 7 self-service warehouses across Australia for the past six years. The FIREX solution has allowed businesses to enhance their operations by seamlessly accessing critical products and consumables around the clock, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
FIREX recognised a significant gap in the market noticing customers and fire technicians were wasting precious time driving to all corners of the city in the search of suppliers that stocked their required products. Often stuck in traffic or arriving late, this meant they serviced fewer customers, which is a common issue impacting many industries.
Today, backed by over 40 years of industry experience, the Aussie owned and operated company is building upon its reputation as a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of portable fire protection equipment with this innovative warehousing solution.
In a first of its kind, FIREX partnered with Kennards Self Storage and National Storage to roll out their network of 24 x 7 Self-Service warehouses, taking convenience and timesaving to the next level.
“As we know, delivery timelines have evolved and those businesses still offering two-day delivery are falling behind; customers now expect same-day or next-day access to products, which means suppliers must adapt,” said FIREX’ Ali McGovern.
“The solution is our 24 x 7 self-service warehouses, known to fire technicians as 'FIREX sheds'. These warehouses are strategically located closer to our customers and offer faster, cheaper and more efficient access to products.”
OPEN 24 x 7, 365 DAYS A YEAR
Aside from the genuine time and cost savings, FIREX sheds allow customers to collect stock any time, including weekends and public holidays. The FIREX shed network utilises the national footprint of the major storage companies, their central locations and short-term flexibility.
FIREX launched their first 24 x 7 Self Service Distribution Unit (SSDU or shed) in December 2018 in Waterloo, Sydney. The company have since expanded to Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and Queensland, with two new sites set to open in Mackay and Port Hedland to meet the growing demands of the mining industry. FIREX now have 21 SSDUs operating 24 x 7 around Australia supported by four traditional warehouses operating from 7.00am to 4.30pm.
“Our customers simply place their order, receive a PIN code to their mobile, drive to the nearest the warehouse and pick their stock,” said McGovern.
“Using high-definition cameras, electronic sensors and PIN codes to identify each customer and track the items they select, we offer our customers the convenience of collecting their fire protection equipment, day or night. Purchases are billed to customers' accounts when they leave the shed.”
FIREX offers customers access to Australia’s largest network of warehouses - conveniently located, readily available stock, no wait times, easy access, significant cost savings and most importantly flexible operating hours – a true win-win situation.
For more information, visit https://firex.com.au/ssdu or call the FIREX team on 1300 246 247.
View the article in Australian Mining Review
