Operational efficiency is no longer just a nice-to-have; it’s a critical business priority in today’s fulfillment landscape.
Rising components and landed costs weigh on businesses with limited ability to push prices further. Finding innovative ways to control operational costs without sacrificing service levels has become a non-negotiable challenge. The price tag of your tech stack was always an easy strawman to focus on, but here’s the real question:
What’s the realizable return on investment for your fulfillment strategy?
It’s time to shift the conversation away from what you spend on systems and explore the value those solutions deliver in taming fulfillment costs and driving operational excellence.
Delayed decisions cost you
From strong peak-season performance to sustained sales growth in 2025, top performers in the logistics space reveal a critical, consistent pattern. Businesses that embrace fulfillment technology early are rewarded with operational agility and quantifiable lifts in package volumes.
Even in challenging times, the demonstrated success of Deposco’s customers has proven – time and time again – that outdated practices are no longer viable.
What’s the cost of delaying warehouse technology upgrades? Maintaining legacy systems costs up to 30% more than modern systems. Furthermore, older systems are prone to failures, leading to downtime that costs businesses between $130 (SMB) and $9,000 (ENT) per minute.
For those hesitating to invest in supply chain execution technology, the debate must shift from “How much will it cost?” to “How much will it save?”
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Drop feature checklists: focus on business benefits
The competitive landscape doesn’t reward feature-rich solutions alone.
Businesses that succeed look beyond an elaborate checklist of functionalities and focus on tangible, operational outcomes.
What does your technology stack do for your bottom line?
Real wins are achieved when:
- Shipping errors are eliminated, reducing replacements and refunds.
- Labor efficiency is improved, freeing up resources to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Faster and more accurate delivery strengthens customer loyalty and boosts repeat purchases.
For example, Deposco helped one customer reduce inventory carrying costs by 23% ($4.1M annual savings) within six months through real-time inventory visibility—a clear business outcome of leveraging smarter technology. Such benefits don’t just alleviate short-term headaches; they position your business for ongoing savings and competitive growth.
The total ROI over sticker price
Investing in fulfillment technology is often perceived through the lens of its upfront price tag, but that’s only the first variable in the equation.
The hidden costs of not upgrading often outweigh the investment required. Here’s where technology delivers unparalleled value:
- Reducing unnecessary high-touch processes from manual data entry to order tracking means savings on labor costs – hard (financial) and soft (morale).
- Proactive management of overstock and stock-outs enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Mitigating delays and carrier penalties through streamlined routing algorithms, saving millions.
- Integrated access to a library of sympathetic systems, eliminating manual work and custom development.
Deposco’s customers saw measurable success during 2025’s peak season without faltering under the weight of higher volumes.
For example, one large logistics business saved $300,000 in labor costs while picking 34% more units per hour (UPH) and packing 71% more UPH YoY between the Nov/Dec period 2024 to 2025.
These types of successes are only possible with automated workflows, demand forecasting, and multi-channel inventory orchestration.
Such benefits go far beyond acquiring systems; they save time, mitigate risk, and consistently deliver on promises to the end consumer.
New year, new plan
In 2025, peak season results beat expectations with solid growth in every dimension across our platform:
- 19.7% increase in GMV delivered YoY
- 20% greater shipping spend managed
- 15% more total shipments
- 11% more PO lines received
- 82% more total units
- 14% more total orders and 9% more unique items shipped to 223 countries
Facilities leveraging Deposco’s supply chain software solutions managed higher package volumes with ease. The business case for smart technology deployment was made, delivering an undeniable ROI by controlling operational spend effortlessly.
Why settle for suffering yesterday’s problems when you can move your business toward robust operational health?
Technology decisions shouldn’t be about quick fixes or short-term gains. They’re about transformative solutions that bend the cost curve across your fulfillment stack and deliver value where it matters most.
Deposco is ready to help you rethink how your operations achieve long-term ROI with go-live in under 90 days. Ready to start the conversation? Book a tailored strategy session today to learn more!