Comparing warehouse storage service partners? Here are some things you’ll definitely want to consider before choosing a vendor.
The right warehouse storage layout can lead to more space in your warehouse, improved efficiency and productivity, as well as improved safety standards for your workers. With all of these benefits hanging in the balance, choosing the right professional to ensure success is paramount. Furthermore, if certain aspects of the job go unaddressed or are left are overlooked, your supplies and equipment could be jeopardized. That’s why it’s important to partner with a company you can trust.
3 Things to Look For When Vetting a Partner
There are a lot of important questions to ask when you are vetting a warehouse storage partner. The specific details of your project will obviously play a huge role in which company you hire. However, when you are having initial conversations with a prospective partner, keeping it more general is the best starting point. You want to start by learning about their business, their staff, and their past and current customers. These three things are a reflection of the business’s priorities and how much success the business has.
#1: Ask About Licensing and Certifications
A business license proves that a company has the right experience and technical knowledge. The staff who will assess, design, engineer and build your new warehouse space should have the proper training. As safety should be a top priority, ask about training from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which oversees the safety standards for warehousing. Asking for proof of licensure is always a good rule of thumb.
#2: Look for The Right Experience & Expertise
If you are looking to improve the functionality of your warehouse space, you should ask about the company’s capabilities. What kind of services do they offer? The right partner will be able to provide more than just a single solution to a problem. In addition, the right partner will be able to offer a free assessment of your current space so they can propose a custom solution. Look for services such as:
- Total system layout
- Designing & engineering
- Preconstruction plan reviewing
- Survey & analysis
- Field measurement
- Project management
- Installation scheduling
#3: Ask about Testimonials & Past Customers
The right partner will be dynamic. The business will be able to accommodate a variety of industries, ensuring experience with every sort of problem. The business should also have a large portfolio of past work for you to review. A portfolio is important because you can start diving into the specifics. Look for a business that functions in a similar industry or has a layout similar to your own warehouse. Then, ask the prospective warehouse storage partner about the problem that business was having, the proposed solution created by the prospect and the result. You’ll want to know specifically about how that business is functioning today and if they were pleased with the final results of the work.
Specialized: The Right Warehouse Storage Partner
For over 30 years, Specialized Storage Solutions designs, engineers and manufacturers warehouse storage and optimization products. Our company’s solutions-based approach helps businesses create space with cost-effective, state-of-the-art storage systems; maximize efficiency by providing the right solution to streamline workflow; and improve profitability by ensuring the maximum ROI and improvement to the bottom line.
We provide a broad spectrum of top-tier services for large and small businesses. This includes total system layout, designing & engineering, preconstruction plan reviewing, survey & analysis, field measurement, project management, and installation scheduling. If your warehouse design and layout is not properly utilized, we offer total operational efficiency analysis. We customize warehouse solutions for your business’s specific needs.
Specialized Storage provides individualized warehouse solutions and warehouse design and layout optimization in the NJ, NY, CT, PA, and DE areas.