Choosing the right warehousing solution for your business is critical. The process must be attended to with methodical and strategic consideration, lending warehouse planning its complex and often time-consuming nature. This guide will walk you through a few key requirements for warehousing. Dallas has options to meet diverse business needs.
Good Location
Where to locate your warehouse is one of your most fundamental considerations. Location will directly affect the ease and efficiency with which you can transport and store your products. A good location will be near convenient transport routes such as railways, motorways or a shipping port. The size and scope of your warehousing needs will also play a role in your final location choice. If you are part of a smaller company, consider locating a facility close to your customers.
Warehouse Type
When it comes to warehousing, the two factors to consider for those looking to outsource are timeframe and cost. If you’re seeking warehousing for seasonal inventory, public warehouses are usually the way to go. Public warehouses are geared toward providing short-term storage to a variety of clients. They will generally charge on a month-to-month basis, which might include a combination of storage and transaction fees (inbound and outbound). Alternatively, contract warehouses are best for long-term contracts.
Access Needs
The kind of access you’ll need to your goods are another factor that should come into play when choosing the right warehousing solution. Will the warehouse be accessed by others? If so, consider by whom and how often so you can spot potential timing conflicts. How often will you need to access your products? These are all critical points to have pre-determined to communicate to your potential warehousing provider.
Services Offered
Considering the options offered will help you determine whether they are able to handle the volume, variety and specific requirements of your product(s). There are a number of other specific accommodations that warehousing providers can offer depending on your product needs. You need to ensure that your warehouse can manage any additional facility requirements you may have like climate control (maintenance of both temperature and humidity levels).
