Running a warehouse is not easy. You have to manage goods, workers, and time. If you do not track the right numbers, it becomes very hard to know if your warehouse is doing well. Tracking the right warehouse performance metrics is important for success.At Imex Shipping and Logistics (India), we know that small changes can bring big results. In this blog, we will share the top 5 warehouse productivity metrics you should start tracking today. These simple numbers will help you find problems early and make better decisions for your business.
1. Inventory Accuracy
Inventory accuracy means how correct your stock records are compared to the actual products in the warehouse. If your system says you have 100 items, but you have only 80, it can create big problems. You might lose sales or waste money.
To track inventory accuracy, do regular physical counts. Compare the real stock with what is in your system. A good warehouse should have 97% or more inventory accuracy.
2. Order Fulfillment Rate
The order fulfillment rate shows how many customer orders you complete without errors. It means the right product, in the right quantity, delivered on time.
If your fulfillment rate is low, customers will not be happy. They may even stop buying from you.
You can find this rate by dividing the number of perfect orders by the total number of orders and multiplying by 100.
3. Labor Efficiency
Labor efficiency means how well your workers use their time. Are they picking, packing, and shipping quickly without making mistakes?
Measure how many orders a worker completes in one hour. The higher the number, the better your labor efficiency.
But remember, it is not just about speed. Quality matters too. Fast work with many mistakes is not real efficiency.
4. Dock-to-Stock Time
Dock-to-stock time is the time it takes for goods to move from the receiving area into storage and become ready to pick. A long dock-to-stock time means delays. It can cause out-of-stock problems and unhappy customers. Try to keep this time as short as possible, ideally less than 24 hours for fast-moving goods.
5. Picking Accuracy
Picking accuracy means picking the right items from the warehouse shelves for an order. Even one wrong item can cause returns and extra costs. Track the number of orders picked correctly the first time. A picking accuracy rate of 99% or higher is the goal.
Final Thoughts
Tracking these warehouse performance metrics — inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rate, labor efficiency, dock-to-stock time, and picking accuracy — will help you run a smarter warehouse.
At Imex Shipping and Logistics (India), we believe that small improvements in tracking and process make a big difference over time. By focusing on these simple metrics, you can lower costs, make customers happy, and grow your business.
If you need help improving your warehouse operations, contact us today. We are ready to support your success!