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.
