When not transporting your goods, you will need to find a location to store them. This is where a warehouse becomes a vital necessity. But, considering you are housing valuable items meant to bring in revenue to your company you may be wary, or concerned as to where you choose to store your goods. Allow us to give you some tips on things to look out for when selecting the warehouse; you wish to hold your items.
Dock Doors
Look at the doors. Get a sense of their size, the type, the number and location of the entries. These will determine the efficiency at which you will be able to transport your goods, too and from, the site.
Location and Accessibility
The location of the warehouse is essential in determining if it can be a reliable place to store goods. Does the site have freight fans or drayage expense? What is its proximity to quality labor or other resources?
Accessibility from freeways is essential, as closer proximity will allow for a more comfortable time regarding picking up and dropping off of goods. This goes into their availability to rail as well; this could potentially bring in rail carrier and interchange expenses.
Ceiling Height
This may sound silly, but it has to be taken into account. It must be appropriate for the commodities to be stored. The ceiling is too high can increase the cost of real estate, taxes, utilities, etc., and also low can reduce storage efficiencies.
Make sure that the offering price established for the warehouse matches the current market price of it. Do not let the warehouse owner have the ability to take advantage of you.