There are many things to consider and once you have laid them out, whether by spreadsheet, diagrams, post-its, or up on the dry erase board, you can begin to compare.
Go ahead and pull up a map to check roads, mileage, and such. Then look at your other requirements and necessaries, and if they fit the bill go with them! But if they don’t, then go with what’s best for your operation and feed your needs.
9. Check If They Are Financially Healthy
This can be a very crucial point to consider. A warehousing company is not different than any other business. They are subject to the economic ups and downs just like you and most of the other companies are.
But the last thing you want is a company that isn’t financially stable. Just imagine reading the headlines or seeing on TV that your warehouse has bankrupted and closed. Then you would have to deal with all the legal cost and litigation to get your stuff! What a nightmare!
No you don’t want to deal with that nonsense. Ask for their financials, of course they won’t show you everything, but some of it is public knowledge and you have a right to know it and see it.
