Are My Products Too Large to Store in a Commercial Warehouse?
Melissa Cruz
Sales Coordinator
Commercial warehousing plays a significant role in modern supply chain management. It refers to the process of storing goods in a third-party facility instead of a company’s own warehouse.
This provides many benefits- including better inventory management, space optimization, and the ability to scale with business growth. However, many businesses hesitate to use commercial warehousing- fearing that their products may be too large to fit in a standard warehouse.
This article will explore whether or not commercial warehouses, like FDR Warehouse, can accommodate your large products. But first, let’s have a look at some of the factors that you need to consider before choosing a commercial warehouse.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Warehouse
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether your products can be stored in a commercial warehouse. Here are some of them.
Location and Accessibility
One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a commercial warehouse is the location and accessibility.
Can the warehouse easily be accessed by trucks, trailers, or other types of transportation? Is it located near major highways, railways, or ports- making it easy to transport your products to different parts of the country?
FDR Warehouse, for example, is conveniently located near the Union Pacific and BNSF railways, I-5, Highway 99, Highway 4, and Port of Oakland and Port of Stockton- making it easy for businesses to transport their products in and out of the facility.
Warehouse Space, Capacity, & Services
Another important factor is warehouse space, services, and capacity. Are the warehouses large enough to store your products? Can the warehouse accommodate the size and weight of your products?
FDR Warehouse has no size limitations, so businesses don’t have to worry about their products being too large to store. We specialize in offering short-term and long-term commercial storage, as well as a variety of 3PL-related services- including cross-docking, dispatching, local transportation, and value-added services such as palletizing, barcoding, labeling, dredging, and shrink wrapping.
Warehouse Equipment and Amenities
What kind of equipment and amenities does the warehouse have? Does it have safe racks that are under constant surveillance? Are there adequate security measures in place to protect your products?
FDR Warehouse offers advanced facilities, extensive warehouse floor space, and 24/7 surveillance of facilities to ensure the safety and security of our customers’ products.
Types of Products That Can Be Stored in a Commercial Warehouse
So, what types of products can be stored in a commercial warehouse? The answer is quite broad, as many different types of products can be stored.
Auto parts, manufacturing parts, pet food, and hazmat materials are just a few examples of the types of products that can be stored in a commercial warehouse.
However, the type of products being stored may also dictate the amenities and safety measures required by the warehouse.
Here are some of the example products that you can store in a commercial warehouse- like FDR Warehouse.
Auto Parts Storage
When it comes to auto parts storage, storing them in a commercial warehouse is essential to keep them organized and easily accessible. Loose parts or parts stored improperly could lead to damage, loss, or theft, which could be detrimental to a business.
Commercial warehouses with proper equipment, such as safe racks, will ensure auto parts are stored in the right conditions and prevent these types of mishaps.
Manufacturing Parts Storage
Manufacturing parts storage is another example of a product that needs to be properly stored. Keeping these parts in an organized and easily retrievable manner will save a business time and money and prevent any potential damage that could occur if stored improperly.
Food Packaging and Supplies Storage
Food packaging and supplies are other types of products that can be stored in a commercial warehouse. FDR Warehouse can store these products, but not actual food itself. We offer flexible and scalable solutions to meet unique business needs, and our value-added services can help businesses streamline their supply chains.
Hazmat Materials Storage
Hazmat materials require special storage conditions due to their hazardous nature. An example would be chemical containers that could pose a risk to humans and the environment. By storing hazmat materials in a commercial warehouse that’s equipped with proper safety measures, businesses can ensure the safety and well-being of their staff, the environment, and the public.
Electronics, Solar Panels, Machine Equipment, etc.
Other shippable consumables (non-food) like electronics, solar panels, and machine equipment are relatively smaller in size but still need to be stored properly.
By storing these types of products in a commercial warehouse, businesses can make their entire storing and shipping process across states and/or countries much smoother, quicker, and easier.
Meet FDR Warehouse in Stockton
At FDR Warehouse, we have advanced facilities to accommodate your products. Our team of experts will help you seamlessly store, manage, and transport your freight- reducing bottlenecks in your supply chain and helping you achieve lower supply chain costs.
To learn more about FDR Warehouse and to request a quote for your commercial warehousing needs, call (209) 780-5042 or schedule a time on our calendar.