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According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the word “warehouse” is defined as an establishment intended for the conservation and storage of merchandise. This term refers to a physical place, such as a building or facility.
What is a Warehouse in Logistics?
A logistics warehouse is a physical facility designed and intended for the storage and handling of merchandise. This component is therefore essential to the supply chain as it plays a crucial role in efficient inventory management, ensuring that products are available when needed to meet market demand.
Types Warehouses
Of distribution: It specializes in receiving products in large quantities and redistributing them in smaller volumes for delivery to retailers or directly to consumers.
Center of distribution: A distribution center is a type of centralized warehouse that coordinates the receipt, storage and shipping of products to various locations, therefore optimizing efficiency in the supply chain.
Automated: They use automated systems, including robots and automated transportation systems, to manage storage and order picking efficiently.
Of Perishable Products: It specializes in the storage of fresh and perishable products, as well as food and flowers, with facilities designed to maintain specific temperature and humidity conditions.
Raw material: Focused on the storage of inputs and raw materials used in production, this type of warehouse guarantees the constant availability of the necessary components.
Features
Control Terrestre strategically uses warehouses as an integral part of its logistics operation, capitalizing on their key functions to improve the efficiency and quality of the service it offers.
Optimization of Routes and Deliveries: By temporarily storing merchandise in strategically located warehouses, Ground Control optimizes delivery routes.
Efficient Inventory Management: Terrestrial Control implements advanced inventory management systems in warehouses. Therefore this guarantees precise and real-time control of stocks.
Cargo Consolidation and Customized Services: Ground Control warehouses also allow the consolidation of loads from multiple clients. This practice not only reduces transportation costs by optimizing loading capacity, but also facilitates the offer of personalized services.