7 Point Checklist for Selecting an Ideal Warehouse

7 Point Checklist for Selecting an Ideal Warehouse

There are several factors to consider when choosing a warehouse for your equipment or products. Listing all the factors and getting the right information can help your business; save time and money. Here is the check list for the same:-

  • Location – This is a prime factor and determines the cost and customer satisfaction index. While selecting a warehouse proximity to customer and production should be optimized, availability of skilled and unskilled manpower, suitable logistics infrastructure expenses, proximity to resources and favorable working conditions.
  • Accessibility – It must be accessible to major highways, rail/ road network, proximity to port/ airport. There should not be any hindrance during the operational working hours.
  • Compliance  The dedicated warehouse has to meet local ordinances, bear in mind this may limit haulage traffic or the type of goods that can be stored there.
  • Scalability It should be able to adapt to your changing needs.
  • Design
      • Dock doors – Safety of man and material, it should be able to accommodate vehicles of all size, and strategically positioned to ensure efficiency. 
      • Bay size – It should be optimum manner for utilization of floor space as well as vertical space.
      • Ceiling  – It should be in conformity to environmental norms with provision of fresh air, circulation/re circulation, proper insulation keeping in view the environmental conditions.
  • Infrastructure
      • Safety & Security – Nearby police and fire station with immediate assistance at times of mishaps.
      • Telecom network
      • Technology – This is important in terms of having state of the art techs inside the warehouse. This involves remote monitoring with CCTV surveillance and provision of green power. 
      • Residential facilities   Public utilities and transportation
  • Price – Should be realistic in matching the market and in-keeping with your business plan.

At OmKiran Warehouse Complex, our expert team has been providing public warehousing for more than decade. We propose following ,

  • Warehouse space designed for efficient & productive operation.
  • 40 feet clear height pre-engineered building.
  • 36 feet height rack storage for efficient and economical operation without any need for expensive specialized reach trucks.
  • Provision for erecting Mezzanine floor.
  • Weather insulation on roof and wall cladding to combat weather extremes with ridge vents.
  • Standing seam/ screwless roofing system to ensure that there will no water leakage.
  • Provision for installing HVAC system.
  • Provision for installing fire sprinkler system.
  • Provision for installing high bay lighting system.
  • Provision for installing Solar Panels for energy saving.
  • 4 feet elevated even floors and free from pitting and cracking.
  • Chemical treated floors for dust proof, impact resistant, anti-stain, anti-skid.
  • Concrete floor slab laid, finished using laser screed technology in FM2 special category as specified by TR 34th edition.
  • Certified by Mono floors or Face Consultants. FM2 special can be converted into FM1 to accommodate VNA lifts.
  • Efficient Dock area with canopy to service inbound / outbound trucks for loading / unloading with 50 feet depth truck landing.
  • Area having 2% gradient towards periphery road.
  • Dock doors provided for every 10,000 ft area with provision to install more doors.
  • Pest control treatment for foundation, brick wall.
  • Dedicated Wi-Fi connectivity / tower to assist IoT technology for RFID to boost up weak signals.
  • Re-charging points at multiple locations for pick/pack scanners, computers, internet connections and other hardwares.
  • Anti-acid treated designated floor area for Forklift battery charging with charging points.
  • Water harvesting.
  • Fire hydrants.
  • Weighbridge facility (optional).
  • Round the clock security personals with surveillance cameras, concertina coil/ barbed wire.
  • Well lit common area with power backup.
  • Dedicated Rest rooms/ bath rooms for staffs.
  • Dormitory, bath rooms for laborers / truck drivers.
  • Cafeteria in the warehouse complex.
  • 100% power backup Furnished Office rooms & conference room with bathroom attached available in Office block located at complex entry.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you store your products in our safe environment and to consult with us about the support services we provide.

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