How to Strategically Choose the Right Warehouse Location

Ever marveled at how swiftly and efficiently goods reach your doorstep from remote corners of the world? Behind this smooth operation is a vast network of warehouses, placed strategically to fulfill the demand in the blink of an eye. 

For businesses, choosing the right warehouse location could be the most crucial decision that can make or break a supply chain. And to make the right choice, you have to consider multiple factors.

Factor One - Proximity to Customers & Suppliers

Being close to your customer base dramatically reduces delivery time and transportation costs, a savings you can pass on to your clients, giving you a competitive edge. 

Also, proximity to your suppliers shouldn't take a back seat. Being nearer allows you to respond more quickly to changes in demand or supply disruptions. The best way to achieve this two-pronged approach is with multiple warehouses.

Factor Two - Infrastructure

A warehouse should be ideally positioned within robust local infrastructure- roads, airports, rails, or ports. Furthermore, the warehouse should have fulfillment lines, storage areas, and loading and unloading bays for receiving items. 

Factor Three - Labour Availability and Cost 

While technology reigns supreme, human resources remain the heart and soul of warehouses. Areas with higher unemployment rates might provide a larger available workforce, while regions with many warehousing operations help ensure skilled labor availability. However, watch out for wage rates in any potential location because higher wages could eat into the meat of your profits.

Finding a large space isn't enough when choosing a warehouse location. One must consider its proximity to customers and suppliers, the local infrastructure, and labor availability.

With a tactfully chosen warehouse location that fits well with your existing logistics, you set the stage for operational efficiency, minimizing costs, and maximizing the delight of your customers. A well-chosen warehouse is your road to making every delivery feel like a home run.

Freight Xperts specializes in Vancouver 3PL warehouse services and trucking across North America. We specialize in Vancouver 3PL Warehousing services, full truckload and less than truckload services including dry van, temperature controlled, and flatbed, plus cross-border shipping.

Our goal is to provide the highest level of service in the most cost-effective manner possible for the warehousing and trucking of your products ranging from single pallets to full truck loads.