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What Is a Warehouse?

Understand how a Warehouse fits into the supply chain

A warehouse is a storage place for products that, if designed well, increases business efficiency. Inventory stored within the four walls of a warehouse is organized or slotted to ensure products are in the right place at the right time, making picking or pulling goods for distribution a much easier and efficient process. Warehouse design is the foundation of an efficient supply chain, and warehouses can be privately owned, shared between multiple clients or rented out from a third party.