Decentralised Warehouse

Description of decentralised warehouse

Decentralised warehousing is a concept in which goods are stored at different locations. This has the advantage that goods can be stored closer to consumers. First of all, it is cheaper to use local warehouses than central warehouses. This is because local warehouses are not as far away and therefore do not need to be transported as much.

In addition, companies can better control by storing certain goods in certain regions. This saves them transport costs and at the same time reduces the CO2 emissions of their supply chain.

Furthermore, decentralised storage increases overall supply flexibility and can thus better compensate for supply bottlenecks. In the event of crises and exceptional situations, the supply chain can be less vulnerable and one is able to react flexibly in special situations. However, this concept also harbours some risks, as, for example, it makes it more difficult to control inventories, and this is countered by high investment and operating costs.

Decentralised warehouses are suitable for companies that want to distribute their production to several locations. This allows them to better utilise their capacities and reduce risks at the same time. In turn, small and medium-sized enterprises can improve their proximity to customers through decentralised warehouses. If you are considering decentralising your warehouse to multiple locations, you should carefully consider which method is best for your business.

Ultimately, a combination of centralised and decentralised warehouses - depending on regional conditions - can be effective. In this case, the warehouses do not have to be operated by the company itself, but can be handed over to a logistics service provider, such as you can find at LAGERflaeche.de.

Advantages of decentralised warehouse

• Storage locations can be better adapted to the needs of customers
• Lower transport costs
• High delivery flexibility

Disadvantages of decentralised warehouse

• Stocks are easier to monitor and control
• Higher storage costs
• Higher investment and operating costs

Find the right warehouse for your logistics now at LAGERflaeche.de!

We at LAGERflaeche.de and our partners will be happy to provide you with an overview of the options for decentralised storage in Germany and help you choose the best possible location. Here you can quickly and easily get an overview of suitable decentralised warehouses in various cities and regions. For more information about the various types of storage, take a look at our warehouse overview page, where we offer you a lot more interesting information.