Using a Public Warehouse to Complement In-House Warehousing

While most businesses consider public warehouses as a solution for their warehousing, distribution and logistics needs, such facilities also play a key role for companies with in-house warehousing and distribution. In fact, there are many instances when businesses with existing facilities turn to a public warehouse. Let’s explore some of them.

Backup 3PL

For numerous businesses, there are certain times of the year when additional warehouse space is needed, but the in-house facility is at maximum capacity or the company wants to keep certain goods separate from items in their storage. These instances may include:

- Overstocks;
- Seasonal goods;
- Special buys;
- Promotional bundles;
- Components for items;
- Extra furnishings or equipment for new staff or to replace existing broken office fixtures.

In addition, companies with in-house warehouses might choose to use a public warehouse to segregate different channels of sales or different products. For example, at Brendamour Warehousing, Distribution & Services, we can provide warehousing, distribution and other third party logistics (3PL) services to businesses who want to use their own warehouse for e-commerce or retail goods and a separate one like ours for customized orders or wholesale goods.

Our public warehouse also complements companies with their own warehouses by providing space for trade show exhibits, or to store returned goods that need repair or repackaging. We also serve as the overflow for theater and entertainment companies to warehouse their sets, staging, props and costumes. There are also times when companies who suffer warehouse damage turn to us to provide all their 3PL services.

Pre-Expansion

Often times, companies find themselves in a welcoming situation where their business is growing, but not quite ready for expansion. A public warehouse can be used for this in-between stage until the business can support a complete expansion. Warehousing space can be reserved on a short- or long-term basis to accommodate future expansion plans. For example, at Brendamour Warehousing, a business only pays for the space it uses and capacity is available as needed, scalable to grow with the company.

Brendamour also can handle warehousing and distributing goods while a company’s in-house warehouse is being renovated or enlarged to handle the growing business. We also perform essential logistics, including pick and pack, kitting, assembly work, labeling and much more, all value-added logistics that ensure a company can expand while still conducting business. We also offer office rentals so businesses can renovate or enlarge their facility without work stoppage.

Market Demands

For businesses, market demands are constantly evolving. Businesses operating an in-house distribution facility in one state might find it necessary to have another warehouse in another region to better serve their customers. A public warehouse is the most economical way to address market demands. For example, Brendamour has four public warehouses with complete 3PL services that are ideally located in the Midwest region and in close proximity to major transportation channels, including major highways, railways, major airports and shipping ports.

We also have a vast distribution network that ensures your goods are moved to their U.S. or global destinations in the most efficient and economical manner possible, while meeting your customers’ delivery time expectations.

Learn How Brendamour Can Assist Your Business

Brendamour Warehousing, Distribution & Services excels in providing end-to-end supply chain management services. Whether your company needs warehousing only, or a complement of warehousing, distribution and logistics services, Brendamour can meet your needs.

We look forward to talking with you about your warehouse and distribution needs. Get in touch at your earliest convenience and discover how we can complement your business and offer you a backup warehouse and distribution facility.