In the first part of our guide to all types of warehouses, we focused on each type of warehouse. In the second part, we will explore more types of warehouses, especially those that have emerged due to the recent demand for more complex warehousing services.
What Are The Different Types of Warehouses?
Distribution center
The convenience of entry and exit of the distribution center is very strong. This kind of center is essentially a place where goods are purchased from different suppliers in the distribution system and quickly transferred to each customer.
Distribution centers usually have a relatively large space, almost twice the size of traditional warehouses, and can accommodate multiple supply chain businesses. Retailers’ large inventory can be released through distribution centers to save holding costs.
Government warehouse
Government warehouses, as the name suggests, these warehouses are directly owned and controlled by the government. These warehouses can not only meet the government’s own needs but also can be leased to enterprises for use. But if the company cannot pay the rent on time, the government will have the right to dispose of the goods to offset the rent.
Consolidated warehouse
The consolidated warehouse receives the goods from different suppliers and packs them into larger goods and then transports them to buyers.
Generally speaking, a consolidated warehouse is a very economical way of order fulfillment, especially suitable for small e-commerce companies or start-ups. Most of these warehouses are located in superior geographical locations to meet the needs of urban areas with strict logistics.
Climate-controlled warehouse
To meet the storage needs of different products, the climate-controlled warehouse ensures the integrity of the goods by keeping the temperature within a certain range.
Items that require special handling conditions (such as vaccines, medicines, dairy products, artwork, electronic products, etc.) should be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse. This type of warehouse will follow strict quality control procedures to ensure excellent environmental quality.