Small business is the backbone of the economy, but that doesn’t mean that small business owners have an easy time in finding the services they need. This is certainly true when a small company needs additional space to receive and store inventory and to ship to customers.
One option that many small businesses us in the Houston area is to use warehousing services offered through moving and relocation companies. While this may initially seem a bit strange, it is actually a very local and very low-cost option to consider.
Logistics of the Choice
One of the advantages of using moving and relocation service facilities is the built in logistic and delivery options. The moving service has the trucks and the professional drivers and crews to ensure your product can be routed where it needs to go.
Additionally, with LTL (lighter than load) transport needs there is a greater chance that moving companies will fill up trucks as compared to a trucking company as national movers simply have more routes and destinations than trucking services.
Inventory Management
When using a warehousing service, it is important to consider how they can make your life easier. With moving companies, they have the contained storage units combined with the latest in inventory management and tracking software.
This includes using bar-code readers, online inventory control system and even cataloging to make sure your inventory is always up-to-date and accurate. They also have the equipment in-house to safely move small or large items or palleted loads and store them within our designated vaults and secured areas.
Some but not all warehousing services in the Houston area can even provide Just-In-Time deliveries and manage your inventory. They can also adjust very easily if seasonal shipments change, and you will just be charged based on the service you request and utilize, helping to keep costs low and manageable.
