distribution warehouse

What is a distribution warehouse?

The distribution warehouse is the central hub in the logistics of a retail company. There, all goods and products are collected in large quantities, sorted and prepared for further transport. The goods are delivered directly to the customer from the distribution warehouse.

The distribution warehouse has numerous advantages:

• Efficient storage of large quantities of goods
• Shorter delivery times due to faster and more reliable distribution of goods
• Reduced shipping costs by bundling goods and optimising delivery routes
• Facilitating inventory management

By setting up distribution warehouses in various regions, companies can increase their reach and better serve local markets.

Fields of application of a distribution warehouse

Distribution warehouses are used by a wide variety of industries. These include large online marketplaces, the food and beverage industry, and logistics companies. Retailers use distribution warehouses to supply their stores with goods and guarantee rapid redelivery. In e-commerce, they serve as central transshipment points for sending orders to customers.