Deciding to finally bite the bullet and invest in a warehouse for your business is a huge step in expanding your company’s reach. You should feel proud and excited as you embark on this new journey towards growth for your business. Whether this is your first time having a warehouse built, or you’ve had numerous ones built in the past, you could benefit from learning some tips to improve the efficiency of your new structure.
1. Location
The first thing to consider when you are planning on a warehouse build is to choose the best location possible. While things like budget, availability and space will certainly play a factor in your final location, it is important to make sure your build takes place in an area that is central to your client base or production means. With the demand for faster shipping times and faster service, having a location that is as close as possible to your clientele is essential.
2. Spatial Planning
Another essential in warehouse construction is to conduct some serious and thoughtful spatial planning. In order to get the most out of your building, you will want to plan the layout of your space before your warehouse is finalized. This may mean leaving sufficient space for storage, production lines or equipment. Whatever you plan to use your warehouse for, you should make sure that there is enough room for easy access to all areas and safe routes to exits in case of emergencies.
3. Consider Equipment, Shelving, Etc.
The next step in your building process would be to consider the equipment, shelving and other features that your warehouse needs to include. Remember that these should be factored into your budget as well. Double-check that all your required assets are accounted for, measured and ready to be installed with ease!
4. Doors
When building a warehouse, one of the most significant decisions that you will make involves the doors you decide to have installed. Top-of-the-line and industry-standard overhead doors make your workplace safer, faster and more accessible. At Port City Industrial, we offer options like rolling service doors, high-speed metal doors, insulated doors, fabric doors and more. Whatever your needs are, we are here to exceed expectations.
5. Pallet Racking
Pallet racking is another serious item to consider when you want to set up your warehouse. You want your racking system to optimize your storage space, improve organization and keep goods and materials safe and secure. Port City Industrial also offers a range of both used and new pallet racking systems that are designed to keep your business running smoothly.
Have further questions about the best way to set up your new warehouse? Call the professionals at Port City Industrial! We know how overwhelming the process can be and we are more than happy to help. Visit us online at www.portcitymobile.com or call (251) 313-5023 to get started.
