Distribution Warehouse
This is also known as distribution centers due to its design for having large storage spaces. This also gives room for the quicker movement larger quantity goods over a short period of time. It can also serve as a large distribution hub where goods are bought by multiple suppliers to customers at a quicker rate. In most cases, effective inventory management and the distribution processes are technologically aided by warehousing software systems, like EPOS, an inventory tracking software system, 3PL Warehouse Manager, etc. Distribution centers are mostly sited closer to a transport facility with tailored capacity to handle goods meant for distribution within 24 hours – especially perishable and Fast Move Consumer (FMC) goods
Bonded Warehouse
A customs-controlled warehouse for the retention of imported goods until the duty owed is paid. This is one important type among the various types of warehouse.
For an agency to own, manage and/or control this type of warehouse, such an agency must obtain a bond license. The bonded warehouse may be owned by the government or private agencies especially. By virtue of the license, it tells that the building being used to store dutiable goods, carry out customs inspections or examination, cargo release, etc is not a bonded warehouse without being licensed.
The bonded warehouse basically houses special types of projects, which may include time-sensitive consignments, Less than container load shipments.
Bonded warehouses are used for making deliveries of product safely and legally to their customers’ business. The connected inventory system is safe and under the control of customs, and the stored products are carefully watched upon and maintained.
So, if you think efficiency, easy access to cargo and minimal delays for your sensitive shipments, this type of warehouse is the go to option.
One other advantage of this type of warehouse is that the cost of going through manual port clearance processes, multiple examinations, and delays prompted by port congestion can be very high.
In conclusion, bearing in mind that the warehousing as a subject matter cannot be exhaustively discussed in a single article, this is the first of our series on warehousing. However, whether your business is centered on manufacturing, distribution, or service delivery, the importance of warehousing in every supply chain system is key and its potential to reduce cycle times through expert inventory, distribution, and storage management is even more pivotal.