When it comes to choosing a warehousing partner for your business, there are many different things to think about. Whilst cost will inevitably be a factor, it shouldn’t be your only consideration.
Storage and logistics is a strategic part of your business, so you need to ensure your warehousing partner adds value to your operation and helps to streamline your business.
Here are the top things you should consider when choosing a warehouse facility:
Location
This has to be one of the most important factors. Choosing the right location could help you to save money on transport costs and improve the efficiency of your operation. Do you need to be near a specific manufacturing facility? Do you need to be near a port? Is there a strategic location for your business? Get the right location and you could save valuable time and money.
Security
It goes without saying that you want your goods to be secure wherever you store them. Not all facilities offer the same levels of security so be sure to look into this before you choose. For example, we have security patrolled, key-pad locked, CCTV-monitored doors. We pride ourselves on having the very best, 24/7 security - no compromise. How does your current facility compare?
Do they offer extra services?
Aside from simply storing your goods, what else can your storage facility do for you? Do they offer fully-packaged services with pick, pack and despatch? Order processing and stock rotation? Just in time? Can they design and create bespoke warehousing solutions tailored to your business model? These services can all add value to your business and can’t be overlooked.
Flexibility
Your storage facility needs to scale with your requirements. If your business is growing, or has seasonal peaks and troughs, it’s vital that you can scale your warehousing function up or down as necessary.
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