fIn order to be efficient, industrial logistics requires storage spaces, methodology and tools that facilitate daily operations. Prefabricated modular buildings for logistics play their part in this aspect and allow a good adaptation to the changing needs that the company may have.
Industrial logistics works in three specific areas (supplies, storage and transport) and carries out supply, production and stock tasks to keep up with the pace required by the business.
At VALL we manufacture prefabricated, modular and removable buildings for the industrial sector. With the features and accessories that facilitate the performance of the daily tasks of industrial logistics with efficiency.
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Industrial logistics: Supply, production and stocks
Supply in industrial logistics and prefabricated logistic buildings
Supply logistics requires the optimal management of the supplies that industry needs for the sale and manufacture of the products it produces. These can be finished products, semi-finished products or even raw materials.
In this phase there is a great deal of work involved in the management and reception of materials and the space where this is carried out is key to the efficiency of this work.
The acquisition of goods is about the purchasing process, but also their reception at the company’s facilities. And the storage space is essential because it is the key to being able to take advantage of purchasing opportunities at a good price and in quantity. Quickly installed prefabricated warehouses make it possible to take advantage of the opportunity if it arises and is profitable.
Logistics and the market have always been changing, but in recent years it has become a challenge for companies. Pandemics, the shipping crisis, international geopolitical changes (especially in some sectors) or major price fluctuations in energy and raw materials constantly put procurement management to the test. And they require adaptable spaces to be able to cope efficiently with these constant changes.
Removable metal logistics buildings enable the quick and cost-effective adaptability that industrial logistics requires in today’s procurement phase. With logistics spaces that are operational in the shortest possible time.
Storage and supply to the production department.
Another key point in industrial logistics is the task of storing and supplying goods, materials or raw materials to the production department. To facilitate this operation, human and technical resources are needed to facilitate these tasks. And also an adaptable space that allows these tasks to be optimised, facilitating the agility of the processes, making the most of the space and avoiding barriers that hinder transit.
For this reason, steel logistics buildings, which can be of large dimensions with more open spaces and fewer pillars, are one of the most highly valued types of industrial logistics buildings.
Companies tend to have three main types of supply:
Just-in-time (what they need at the right time). The positive point is cost reduction. The downside, and the reason why it is less and less chosen, is that cost reduction is often not profitable. The reasons for this are the risk of shortages and the lack of opportunities as the company is at the mercy of the distributor and his price changes. In addition, it suffers more from increases in the cost of transport and materials.
Synchronisation with production. The pace of production sets the pace of procurement and logistics space requirements for supply chain. It requires less storage but the exposure and risk of stock-outs are lower.
Safety stock. Knowing the logistics challenges in 2022, 2023 and most probably in 2024 and beyond, it is one of the most profitable options chosen by large companies for their industrial logistics. Having sufficient stock to deal with unforeseen events is a clear advantage.
Stock and inventory management: the importance of choosing the right logistics buildings for this phase of industrial logistics.
The management of stock or inventory and its release to the market is another key point in industrial logistics. Especially in industrial sectors in which the storage of production requires certain environmental conditions of temperature, humidity or airtightness.
The choice of the industrial logistics building for the storage of stock and its easy supply to transport and sale is of the utmost importance. The coordination of stores and logistics platforms is important whether everything is located in a single centralised area of modular buildings or whether there are different storage spaces for stock storage and commercial distribution in different locations.
The adaptability of removable industrial buildings for the logistics, makes it easy to choose the right one at any given moment according to the situation of the company and the market. Choosing new ports or locations closer to new customers is in many cases a necessity to increase profitability.
A good choice provides a better profitability and contributes to improve the corporate reputation by doing an efficient and satisfactory job for the customers.
VALL solutions for industrial logistics
At VALL you will find the modular building you need for your company’s industrial logistics: cost-effective, durable and efficient, operating in the shortest possible time. With solutions up and running in less than ten days and beyond.
Ask for a quote for the purchase or rental of prefabricated industrial logistics buildings or request the advice of a specialist from our sales team to answer your questions and help you make the most beneficial and profitable choice for your company.
Sources:
https://www.universitatcarlemany.com/actualidad/blog/logistica-industrial/
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administraci%C3%B3n_de_la_cadena_de_suministro
