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2021

Five Tips for Warehousing Shopping

by CLWA | Warehousing
Five Tips for Warehousing Shopping

With countless 3PL warehouses providers on the market, it is challenging to find the ideal partner for your business. If you find yourself in this position, follow the five essential warehouse shopping tips we share in this article.

Consider Size Requirements

The first thing to consider are your warehousing size requirements. Do you know what volume of goods will be going through your warehouse? Before shopping, you need to know what volume of goods will be going through the facility, how long it will be stored, and what type of climate it needs.

Will the warehouse have room for operations to scale? Also, make sure to ask about overhead clearance and column spacing if these are issues that matter to you.

Look For an Established Company with Multiple Warehouses

It is important to work with an experienced 3PL warehousing company. Start by searching for a provider who has experience handling the types of goods you typically ship. You want to make sure everything will be handled appropriately at all stages.

You will also want to make sure the company has multiple facilities. This helps minimize downtime between transportation and provides shipping stability in case something happens at one warehouse.

Value Data Tracking

In the world of logistics, nothing is more important than data. A warehouse needs to provide real-time tracking data, inventory numbers, COGS, profitability reports, and more. When it comes to finding a warehouse partner for your business, it is essential to look for one that has accurate data tracking technology in place.

Get Multiple Quotes to Compare

Yes, looking for 3PL warehousing quotes is a lot of work. It's hard to get dozens or even hundreds of quotes. But it's worth taking the time to ensure you are getting the best price possible. If you want to speed up the process, you can always contact the CWLA for help.

Contact the Canadian Warehousing Logistics Affiliated

A good warehouse will offer services that go beyond simple logistics management. You want a partner who provides door-to-door delivery, freight tracking capabilities, data tracking solutions, and more.

With the help of the Canadian Warehousing Logistics Affiliated, you can find the perfect warehouse partner. We help businesses find warehouses across Canada and North America. Use our online form to receive multiple quotes from North American warehouses today.

The CWLA is a community of like-minded warehousing & supporting companies. We can help you generate leads, stay informed with industry news, regulations, & upcoming events. The CWLA is open to all warehousing, trucking, co-packing, or fulfillment providers. Please contact us if you have any questions.