For many Huntsville small to medium-sized businesses and industries, finding affordable option options for warehousing is a constant issue. Large warehouses may not be able to accommodate smaller businesses with limited storage and warehousing needs while others may offer services but charge a higher rate due to low volume.
When looking for warehousing in the area, there are several factors a small to mid-sized business needs to keep in mind. These factors can be used to evaluate different options for storage and logistics and to ensure the facility selected will meet the short and long-term needs of the business.
Services Offered
Most warehouse facilities will offer basic services as part of their standard pricing. These services typically include receiving of merchandise and transporting to secure storage within the warehouse facility. It will also include storage of the inventory based on actual space requirements as well as moving the materials to the docks and loading of trucks for delivery.
More advanced services may also be offered in different warehousing facilities in the area. These services can include inventory management using RFID tags or barcode scanners. With this option integrated into the business inventory management software, the process of coordination between the warehouse and the business is seamless.
Additional services can include assembly services, last mile delivery, full customer support through Just-in-Time delivery or full logistics support. For these services, using a moving service with a fleet of trucks and drivers is a great option and can help to reduce the time, cost and energy in trying to manage the fleet and delivery coordination with individual freight services.
Of course, in Huntsville and the surrounding areas, the cost of the warehouse services will be a factor to consider. Location, logistics, and experience in managing inventory will also be critical to consider to find an ideal partner with the ability to offer services to meet the business requirements.
