Circumstances that would hinder a warehouse from functioning effectively;
-If its location is not suitable for client/if it is not accessible to users
-If it cannot store different types of goods
-If it doesn’t have communication network
-If it is not well equipped to handle goods/it lacks appropriate facilities
-If it is not spacious enough to allow easy movement
-If it doesn’t have well trained personnel
-If it doesn’t keep proper records of movement of goods
-If it doesn’t offer necessary protection to goods in it
functions of warehousing ;
– Storage
- Preparing good for sale
- Stabilizes prices
- Protection of goods/security
- Holds goods up until custom duty is paid on imported goods