Advantages (Warehousing)

• Large amounts of stock stored securely, reducing theft and therefore reducing costs.
• Stock can be stored in categories within the warehouse making management and location to stock easier and quicker.
• Large warehouses allow for efficient delivery of large quantities of stock and fewer runs may be needed, therefore saving fuel and travel costs.
• Standardised procedures can be used.
• Bulk purchasing allows for economies of scale/discounts.