The wrong facility can increase transport costs, slow order fulfilment, create bottlenecks around loading areas and leave a growing company with little room to expand. At the same time, paying for space or technical features that the business does not need can place unnecessary pressure on operating budgets. A warehouse needs convenient access to major roads, suppliers, customers, parcel hubs, ports or airports, depending on the business model. Match the Building to Your Operations and Growth PlansThe next step is to translate daily operations into specific property requirements. A warehouse should not merely accommodate today’s stock; it should help the business operate with fewer constraints tomorrow.