Value-Added Service (VAS)

Definition

A value-added service (VAS) is an operation performed on materials, which enhances their value, worth, functionality or usefulness.

Use

Warehouse workers perform VAS in one of two ways:

  • In work centers , where the VAS require special equipment or space

  • During standard TO execution, where the VAS are simple activities

Example

Value-added services include the following:

  • Repacking

  • Tagging

  • Price marking

  • Labeling

  • Shrink wrapping