Warehouse Start Up

[Matt Dawson]

Good afternoon all,

I'm in the process of set up our first warehouse, and wondered if anyone could advise on costs for start up/fitting/operating the warehouse that i have missed and should watch out for?

Warehouse Lease / Rent
Business Rates
Insurance
Utilities / Security

Pallet Racking
Picking Racking / System
WMS
Forklift
Packout station
Packaging Materials etc

 

[SamStones]

Water rates including surface water drainage charges

What size warehouse? A smaller one may come under the threshold for business rates.

Potentially wooden slats or decks for your racking

Think about racking aisle widths and usability

WiFi network / repeaters - WiFi may transmit well in a nice open room but once those racks are full it's a different story!

Office setup, thermal printers etc

Hope this helps

 

[Frank the Insurance guy]

Insurance costs will depend on what you are doing with the warehouse
- is it for your own or other goods?
- What type of goods
- Value of goods and all other property etc etc
- Size of your business and employees etc etc
- Location & Security

Speak to an Independent Insurance Broker - they will usually be able to give you some guidance on price, but will need some detailed information/forecasts.