Warehousing is a huge investment for a company. The cost of land, building, amenities, equipment, labour and products stored are some of the factors to consider when establishing an inventory. It is a necessary part of business, especially for manufacturers, importers, exporters and wholesalers.
Management is always looking for ways to maximise the use of a warehouse. This includes optimising the warehouse operations by reducing the turnaround time. This is achieved by streamlining the warehouse layout, mechanising processes and conducting personnel training. The dimensions of each practice can be identified when the managerial staff and the warehouse staff work closely together.
If your company is growing and you are thinking of investing in a warehouse or already have one, it might be a good idea to check out some of the ways you can maximise the space. A mezzanine office is an ideal solution to maximise the use of a warehouse. Here are some benefits of installing a mezzanine office in the warehouse:
Maximises Space
A warehouse often has unused existing space, which can be maximised by installing a mezzanine office. A mezzanine office can be used as an area for different departments. The area can be transformed into a receiving or archiving office, meeting room, control room, staff room, bathroom or additional storage room. A mezzanine office can be designed like a standard office with utilities and furniture.
Convenient Installation
Businesses are all about being cost effective, and any form of operations disruption can generate losses. Relocating is time-consuming and costly. The revenue lost between the moving and the adjusting phase will take time to be recovered.
Installing a mezzanine office is quick and easy. Designs can work around the existing layout of your warehouse so it can be installed without disturbing your operations. You will not need to pay relocation fees and it also saves utility expenses. This minimises the time and costs otherwise spent on finding a new location.
Uncomplicated
Unlike a renovation, installing a mezzanine office rarely requires planning and construction permission, which makes the transition process easier for business. However, it is still important to check the terms and regulations of your lease before proceeding with the installation.
Flexible
A mezzanine office is not built into the infrastructure of the warehouse. This makes it easy for them to be deconstructed, moved and reinstalled in a different space when needed.
Suitable to Any Space
A mezzanine office can be a suitable addition to the interiors of your warehouse. They can come as refined or as bare as deemed necessary. This means you can have them built with windows and soundproofing or styled to compliment your existing space.
There is a lot to gain from investing in a warehouse and installing a mezzanine office is one of the ways to maximise that investment. Work with the experts to install a mezzanine office for your warehouse.
Adex Group is an Australian family owned and operated company based in Sydney. We have over 35 years of experience in the industry servicing companies across the country. We provide the most comprehensive mezzanine solutions, from customised manufacturing, site delivery to efficient installation. Our client relationships are built on quality, commitment and consistency that ensure the success of our projects.
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