{"id":18203,"date":"2024-12-30T18:48:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/overflow-warehouse\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T21:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:36:23","slug":"overflow-warehouse","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/overflow-warehouse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Warehouse Overflow and Optimise Your Ecommerce Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-is-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">What is warehouse overflow?&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-common-causes-of-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">Common causes of warehouse overflow&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-challenges-of-managing-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">Challenges of managing warehouse overflow&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-preventative-strategies-to-avoid-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">Preventative strategies to avoid warehouse overflow&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-solve-overflow-with-shipbob-s-warehousing-solutions-nbsp\">Solve overflow with ShipBob\u2019s warehousing solutions&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-warehouse-overflow-faqs-nbsp\">Warehouse overflow FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-stocked warehouse is every ecommerce business owner\u2019s dream; an overstocked warehouse, on the other hand, is a logistical nightmare. Whether it\u2019s because of a miscalculation, capacity constraints, unexpected demand shifts, or just bad luck, warehouse overflow presents a number of challenges for ecommerce businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll break down the common causes of warehouse overflow, share some best practices for preventing it, and how experts like ShipBob can help you manage your inventory and storage. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">What is warehouse overflow?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-blog-arrow-card blog-arrow-card\">\n<p>Warehouse overflow occurs when your inventory levels exceed your maximum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-capacity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse capacity<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, warehouse overflow happens when you have too much excess inventory, to the point where you can\u2019t store it all in your current warehouse space. This excess could result from:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supplier-manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supplier or manufacturer<\/a> error&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/obsolete-inventory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inventory obsoletion<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inaccurate demand forecasting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected demand shifts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply chain disruptions or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-bottlenecks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bottlenecks<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the root cause, warehouse overflow often leads to warehouse congestion and disorganization, both of which present safety hazards and can lower your operational efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-impact-of-warehouse-overflow-on-business-operations-nbsp\">The impact of warehouse overflow on business operations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get an even better understanding of why warehouse overflow is such a major concern for ecommerce businesses, let\u2019s take a look at how it impacts your operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increased-storage-costs-nbsp\"><em>Increased storage costs<\/em>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re trying to store more inventory than your warehouse space can hold, it won\u2019t just be physically cramped; it\u2019s also going to increase your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-carrying-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory carrying costs<\/a>. The more inventory you have, the more space it takes up \u2013 and since storage fees are usually charged per bin, per pallet, or per shelf, warehouse overflow naturally raises your storage costs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re running your own warehouse, warehouse overflow may force you to spend more money on storage infrastructure. The cost of procuring additional shelves, bins, and pallets to accommodate the inventory overflow can add up to impact your overall storage costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"467\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/11\/0ce4b28bda221c285ce06e28d9e11843-700x467.jpeg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10213\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/11\/0ce4b28bda221c285ce06e28d9e11843-700x467.jpeg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/11\/0ce4b28bda221c285ce06e28d9e11843-700x467.jpeg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/11\/0ce4b28bda221c285ce06e28d9e11843-700x467.jpeg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/11\/0ce4b28bda221c285ce06e28d9e11843-700x467.jpeg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/11\/0ce4b28bda221c285ce06e28d9e11843-700x467.jpeg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delayed-shipments-nbsp\"><em>Delayed shipments<\/em>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Overflow can lead to disorganization and warehouse congestion, which could make it more difficult for your warehouse staff to find and pick items needed for fulfilment. This slows the entire order fulfilment process, which in turn lengthens lead times, delays delivery, and ultimately negatively impacts customer satisfaction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"394\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/direct-store-delivery-700x394.jpg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22269\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/direct-store-delivery-700x394.jpg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/direct-store-delivery-700x394.jpg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/direct-store-delivery-700x394.jpg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/direct-store-delivery-700x394.jpg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/direct-store-delivery-700x394.jpg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduced-operational-efficiency-nbsp\"><em>Reduced operational efficiency<\/em>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With inventory spilling over its allotted warehouse space, your staff will experience challenges navigating and moving across the warehouse. It becomes difficult to seamlessly move between smaller aisles and overloaded shelves without posing a risk to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse safety<\/a>. This prevents workers from efficiently performing their tasks, which directly impacts your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logistics efficiency<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/e584fce9cf31202b2c2b90e68a108447.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23233\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/e584fce9cf31202b2c2b90e68a108447.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/e584fce9cf31202b2c2b90e68a108447.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/e584fce9cf31202b2c2b90e68a108447.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/e584fce9cf31202b2c2b90e68a108447.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/09\/e584fce9cf31202b2c2b90e68a108447.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-causes-of-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">Common causes of warehouse overflow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of different factors can lead to warehouse overflow. Here are some of the most common reasons why ecommerce businesses may experience overflow problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-seasonal-demand-nbsp\">High seasonal demand&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand typically spikes&nbsp;during peak seasons, which means businesses tend to stock up to meet this increased demand. However, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/peak-shipping-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peak shipping season<\/a> ends, they may not always sell off their seasonal stock. This excess inventory takes up valuable space and limits your storage capacity, contributing to overflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inaccurate-forecasting-nbsp\">Inaccurate forecasting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common culprit of overflow inventory is inaccurate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/demand-forecasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demand forecasting<\/a>. If you overestimate how much demand you\u2019ll see for a certain product and you end up selling much less inventory than you\u2019d originally anticipated, the unsold inventory turns into deadstock. When this happens repeatedly, it can reduce your available storage space and lead to overflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-limited-storage-space-nbsp\">Limited storage space&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some brands, the problem is not that they have too much inventory; they just have too little space. If you know you ordered the right amount of stock to meet demand but are still dealing with overflow issues, it\u2019s probably time to think about expanding capacity. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, sometimes brands experience overflow because they aren\u2019t making the best use of their physical space. For instance, a business might run out of storage space on warehouse floors, but not realize there\u2019s plenty of free vertical space that they could use by installing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-rack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse racks<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-slotting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warehouse slotting<\/a> solutions allow them to make use of all available space in the warehouse and increase capacity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-growth-outpacing-infrastructure-nbsp\">Business growth outpacing infrastructure&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While every business strives for growth, its existing infrastructure may not be able to support said growth. If you\u2019re stocking up on more inventory to meet growing customer demands but still rely on the same storage facilities that you used when you started out, chances are you\u2019ll run into overflow problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cGrowing so fast has really underscored for us the importance of having a partner that can scale as fast as you do. Scaling is great, but it also comes with certain headaches \u2013 and while it\u2019s a good problem to have, you need a partner that can handle your volume, even as it\u2019s skyrocketing to over a million orders. With ShipBob, that capacity was never in doubt \u2013 and that was huge for us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sergio Tache, Founder and CEO of Dossier&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-of-managing-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">Challenges of managing warehouse overflow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While warehouse overflow won\u2019t doom your business, it does present several challenges that can be costly and time-consuming to overcome. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/07\/director-of-fulfillment.jpg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/07\/director-of-fulfillment.jpg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/07\/director-of-fulfillment.jpg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/07\/director-of-fulfillment.jpg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/07\/director-of-fulfillment.jpg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/07\/director-of-fulfillment.jpg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disorganized-inventory-nbsp\">Disorganized inventory&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your racks and shelves are already full, there\u2019s no place to store additional incoming inventory during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-putaway\/\">warehouse putaway<\/a> process. This leads to disorganization, which will negatively impact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/warehouse\/\">warehouse inventory managemen<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"280\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/c7cbc0c48158b07c1694e5bc516e3108-700x280.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10827\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/c7cbc0c48158b07c1694e5bc516e3108-700x280.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/c7cbc0c48158b07c1694e5bc516e3108-700x280.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/c7cbc0c48158b07c1694e5bc516e3108-700x280.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/c7cbc0c48158b07c1694e5bc516e3108-700x280.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/c7cbc0c48158b07c1694e5bc516e3108-700x280.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delayed-order-picking-nbsp\">Delayed order picking&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a disorganized warehouse, it\u2019s much easier for items to get stored in the wrong places. This slows down your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-operations\/warehouse-order-picking\/\">warehouse picking<\/a> process, as your fulfilment staff may have a harder time locating the items they need \u2013 and when they do locate the items, retrieving them may be difficult if the warehouse is congested.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"467\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dc8bfd1d30090f09c45b3a6b5d84f52e-700x467.jpeg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10638\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dc8bfd1d30090f09c45b3a6b5d84f52e-700x467.jpeg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dc8bfd1d30090f09c45b3a6b5d84f52e-700x467.jpeg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dc8bfd1d30090f09c45b3a6b5d84f52e-700x467.jpeg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dc8bfd1d30090f09c45b3a6b5d84f52e-700x467.jpeg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dc8bfd1d30090f09c45b3a6b5d84f52e-700x467.jpeg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-storage-solution-costs-nbsp\">Temporary storage solution costs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a business makes use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/the-downside-of-on-demand-warehousing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-demand warehousing<\/a> for overflow storage, this type of temporary storage solution is unsustainable. The high costs of leveraging these short-term solutions will eventually add up to eat away at your bottom line \u2013 not to mention that there\u2019s no guarantee the warehouse will support your needs during peak seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"467\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/03\/e6e30f797bec9a3ca0144d19056f1426-700x467.jpeg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13117\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/03\/e6e30f797bec9a3ca0144d19056f1426-700x467.jpeg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/03\/e6e30f797bec9a3ca0144d19056f1426-700x467.jpeg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/03\/e6e30f797bec9a3ca0144d19056f1426-700x467.jpeg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/03\/e6e30f797bec9a3ca0144d19056f1426-700x467.jpeg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/03\/e6e30f797bec9a3ca0144d19056f1426-700x467.jpeg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-and-safety-hazards-nbsp\">Health and safety hazards&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warehouse overflow can very easily lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-congestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse congestion<\/a>. In a congested warehouse, racks and shelves may be overloaded, which could collapse and threaten worker safety. Congested aisles also pose a risk of accidents and collisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, boxes stored on the floor may become a tripping hazard. Meanwhile, congestion also prevents accurate inventory tracking, which means that some items may expire, leak, or spill, which may threaten the health and safety of your warehouse staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preventative-strategies-to-avoid-warehouse-overflow-nbsp\">Preventative strategies to avoid warehouse overflow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manage warehouse<\/a> overflow is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Here are some of the best preventative strategies to avoid and reduce overflow issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optimize-your-warehouse-layout-nbsp\">Optimise your warehouse layout&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To boost warehouse capacity and avoid overflow, try assessing and improving your warehouse layout. Optimise your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse setup<\/a> to maximise your available storage areas, and consider investing in shelving systems that will help you make the most of any vertical space. You can even look for ways to reorder shelves and storage to hold more inventory (and even make picking more efficient).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-invest-in-real-time-inventory-management-nbsp\">Invest in real-time inventory management&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-visibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory visibility<\/a> is crucial to get a realistic understanding of your actual inventory needs. When you can see exactly how much stock you have, it\u2019s easier to plan your replenishment order so that you\u2019re not reordering more inventory when you already have sufficient stock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A top-notch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-management-system-wms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warehouse management system<\/a> (WMS) or inventory management system can deliver this level of visibility and help you monitor inventory levels. For instance, ShipBob\u2019s WMS features built-in inventory management capabilities \u2013 including real-time inventory tracking and automatic reorder notifications \u2013 which you can leverage to accurately plan your procurement and avoid overstocking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"324\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/933bcad60877f0ca97bcc0826cbbe1db-700x324.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"Inventory Velocity\" class=\"wp-image-17409\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/933bcad60877f0ca97bcc0826cbbe1db-700x324.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/933bcad60877f0ca97bcc0826cbbe1db-700x324.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/933bcad60877f0ca97bcc0826cbbe1db-700x324.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/933bcad60877f0ca97bcc0826cbbe1db-700x324.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/933bcad60877f0ca97bcc0826cbbe1db-700x324.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-demand-forecasting-and-inventory-placement-nbsp\">Learn demand forecasting and inventory placement&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While your current stock levels give you some idea of your inventory needs, it\u2019s only one side of the coin. To get an even more precise understanding of how to plan your replenishment orders, you need accurate demand forecasting. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To forecast demand correctly (and avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/overstocking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overstocking<\/a>), look at your brand\u2019s sales history, inventory performance, and any current demand trends. In addition, consider where your customers are and what locations are seeing the most demand for which products. Armed with this information, you will be in a better position to predict demand and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-allocation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allocate inventory<\/a> accordingly. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solve-overflow-with-shipbob-s-warehousing-solutions-nbsp\">Solve overflow with ShipBob\u2019s warehousing solutions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for more storage space, better inventory management, or even to outsource warehousing altogether, ShipBob can help. As an expert supply chain and fulfilment partner, ShipBob optimises inventory storage and management for thousands of ecommerce brands to minimise costs while maximising efficiency. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just some of the ways that ShipBob\u2019s solutions can help you avoid warehouse overflow, plus streamline your inventory and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-warehousing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecommerce warehousing<\/a> operations as a whole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outsource-overflow-to-shipbob-s-fulfillment-network-nbsp\">Outsource overflow to ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment network&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob offers scalable solutions to warehouse overflow that help you store and manage large amounts of inventory. With dozens of&nbsp;fulfilment centres across the globe, you can strategically distribute your inventory to avoid overflow at any one location, equip each fulfilment centre to meet demand, and&nbsp;even improve shipping speeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe&#8217;ve recognised the importance of having a network of warehouses spanning the United States, as it&#8217;s crucial for us to be geographically close to our customers. Setting up four warehouses has been remarkably straightforward from a technological standpoint. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ShipBob&#8217;s technology streamlines inventory management across our network, ensuring optimal inventory allocation. Once the inventory is allocated correctly, passing orders to ShipBob is seamless. ShipBob automatically routes orders to the nearest warehouse to the customer. 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It&#8217;s so cheap, and so easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Crane, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Semaine Health&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-on-demand-storage-flexibility-nbsp\">Get on-demand storage flexibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s flexible storage solutions give you the flexibility to scale up or down as you need. This can support your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/holiday-inventory-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">holiday inventory preparation<\/a>, helping you effectively handle increased demand during peak shopping seasons with the freedom to scale down during slower months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how ShipBob can help you manage your inventory, click the button below to get in touch with an expert. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\">Speak to a Fulfilment Expert<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouse-overflow-faqs-nbsp\">Warehouse overflow FAQs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions about warehouse overflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What are the best practices for managing warehouse overflow during peak seasons?&nbsp;<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Some best practices for managing warehouse overflow during peak seasons include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Reworking your warehouse layout to maximise existing storage space (including vertical space)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Conducting an inventory audit to move out deadstock and obsolete inventory&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Distributing inventory across multiple fulfilment centres to ease capacity pressure and put inventory closer to end customers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Outsourcing fulfilment and storage to a flexible warehousing and fulfilment provider that offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/dynamic-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dynamic storage<\/a> solutions &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Can ShipBob&rsquo;s fulfilment network reduce my warehousing costs?&nbsp;<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>ShipBob&rsquo;s fulfilment network can help reduce your warehousing costs. 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