Detailed explanation of Shein warehouse system: domestic central warehouse, overseas transit warehouse and overseas operation warehouse
As a world-renowned e-commerce platform, Shein’s successful operations are inseparable from the support of an efficient warehouse system. This article will introduce in detail several types of Shein warehouse systems and their characteristics.
What are the types of Shein warehouse systems?
1. Domestic central warehouse
Shein’s domestic central warehouse is the core of its warehouse system. The warehouse is located in Foshan, Guangdong, China, and is equipped with multiple satellite warehouses, which are mainly responsible for storing and distributing most goods. According to statistics, Shein’s Foshan central warehouse stores approximately 30 million products, covering approximately 400,000-500,000 SKUs. As one of the main warehouses of the Shein warehouse system, the domestic central warehouse makes full use of China’s manufacturing and logistics advantages to ensure the timely supply and efficient distribution of goods.
2. Overseas transit warehouse
Shein also has multiple overseas transit warehouses around the world to support its cross-border e-commerce business. These overseas transit warehouses are located in Dubai, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and other regions. Overseas transit warehouses are mainly responsible for receiving returns from consumers and playing an important role in logistics connection. According to data, Shein stocks approximately 10 million products in overseas transit warehouses, covering approximately 150,000 SKUs. By setting up transit warehouses in different regions, Shein can better handle cross-border logistics and returns and provide more convenient after-sales services.
3. Overseas operation warehouse
In addition to transit warehouses, Shein also has overseas operating warehouses around the world. These operating warehouses are located in Hong Kong, Delhi, Belgium, the northeastern and western United States, and are mainly responsible for distribution services in local areas. Overseas operating warehouses can better meet the needs of the local market, provide faster and more reliable distribution services, and reduce the time and cost of cross-border logistics. Although the number of overseas operating warehouses is relatively small, its strategic distribution enables Shein to better cover the global market and achieve global operations.
Efficient IT support system
With its strong IT technology strength, Shein independently developed IT support systems for each business backend. By using advanced IT technology, Shein continuously improves business efficiency, combines the characteristics of cross-border e-commerce, continuously optimizes business processes, and achieves close connection between all links. Shein makes full use of data to optimize logistics routes and design optimal cost solutions to provide more efficient logistics services. These IT support systems and technical means enable Shein to better meet user needs and provide an excellent shopping experience. Compared with other cross-border platforms, although Shein is not that famous, the price/performance ratio is pretty good.
Summary
Through the above introduction, we understand that the Shein warehouse system mainly includes three types: domestic central warehouse, overseas transit warehouse and overseas operation warehouse. The domestic central warehouse serves as the core warehouse and handles the storage and distribution of most commodities. Overseas transit warehouses are responsible for receiving returns and playing a role in logistics connection. Overseas operating warehouses are used for regional distribution services to meet market needs in different regions. The clever combination of these warehouse types enables Shein to achieve global supply of goods and efficient logistics operations, providing users with a high-quality shopping experience.
Shein is an e-commerce giant not only because of its fashionable products and attractive prices, but also because of its excellent operations in warehousing and logistics. Through continuous innovation and optimization, Shein has established a strong global supply chain network, providing global consumers with more shopping convenience and choices. In the future, Shein will continue to work on improving the efficiency and service levels of its warehouse system, continue to meet the needs of global users, and maintain its leading position in the e-commerce field.