Whether you’re in the middle of a business relocation or you simply need additional storage space for extra furniture and office supplies, finding a trustworthy warehousing provider is essential. As you look for a warehousing provider, keep in mind that you’re not just looking for space. You’re also looking for the expertise required to keep your physical assets safe, secure, and easily accessible at all times.
Not all warehousing providers are created equal, so as you do your due diligence, there are a few particular qualities to look for.
What to Look for in a Warehousing Provider
1) Security
When you store business assets off-site, it’s normal to have some qualms about their long-term security. To protect your items from burglary and from vandalism, it’s crucial to find a warehousing provider who makes security a top priority.
As you interview potential warehousing providers, be sure to ask about the security protocols they have in place to ensure your items are secure, including 24/7 video monitoring as well as more advanced security and alarm systems.
2) Accessibility
When you place an asset in a warehouse, you probably don’t intend for it to stay there forever. You may at any time determine that you need to withdraw items from your warehouse, which means you need a provider who can make it as easy as possible for you to retrieve the items you need, when you need them.
When interviewing different warehousing providers, ask about the systems they use to inventory your items and make them available for relatively prompt access.
3) Technology Integration
The best warehousing providers offer not just space, but the technology you need to use that space effectively.
For example, tracking technology helps you to keep tabs on what’s in your warehouse space, how long it’s been there, and how often it’s used. This can be an incredible aid for your inventory management.
Technology integration is a key concern to bring up when interviewing potential warehousing providers.
4) Customer Service
To make the most of your warehousing service, you’ll need on-site assistance and support. Make sure you ask any potential warehousing provider about the level of interaction you can expect from their personnel, including assistance processing, organizing, and protecting your important physical assets. Don’t hesitate to ask about things like drug testing and criminal background checks for the on-site team members, too.
Something else: You deserve to work with vendors who communicate clearly, consistently, and respectfully. If you talk to customer service representatives whose attitudes don’t wow you, that’s reason enough to continue your search elsewhere.
5) Compliance
Finally, be sure you ask your warehousing provider how they will help you maintain regulatory compliance. There will be different rules to stay abreast of in every state or municipality, so knowledge of the local regulatory environment is key.
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As you consider warehousing providers, we hope you’ll put Corovan at the top of your list. We are one of the most trusted commercial storage companies in the world, with more than 75 years of experience, over a million square feet of warehouse space, and 3.2 million customer assets managed. Reach out to us with any questions about our warehousing services!