Characteristics of Warehouses

  • Location: Warehouse should be located at a convenient place near highways, railway stations, airports and seaports where goods can be loaded and unloaded easily.
  • Handling Cost: Mechanical appliances should be there to loading and unloading the goods. This reduces the wastages in handling and also minimizes handling costs.
  • Space: Adequate space should be available inside the building to keep the goods in proper order.
  • Storage Facilities: Warehouses meant for preservation of perishable items like fruits, vegetables, eggs and butter etc. should have cold storage facilities.
  • Protection: Proper arrangement should be there to protect the goods from sunlight, rain, wind, dust, moisture and pests.
  • Loading/Unloading: Sufficient parking space should be there inside the premises to facilitate easy and quick loading and unloading of goods.
  • Security: Round the clock security arrangement should be there to avoid theft of goods.
  • Fire & Safety: The building should be fitted with latest fire-fighting equipments to avoid loss of goods due to fire.
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