7 reasons you might need temporary warehouse buildings
Forecasting and forward planning isn’t always easy, and there will be times where you have to think on your feet and get a plan into motion – and quickly. A temporary warehouse building can be a lifesaver in these situations, providing a rapid and flexible solution to your storage needs. Here are a number of scenarios where you might find a temporary structure invaluable:
Seasonal demand spikes
Many industries experience significant fluctuations in demand throughout the year. Whether it’s the Christmas rush, summer holiday peak, or other national celebrations, it’s likely there are times when you’ll need the extra space to accommodate increased inventory.
A temporary warehouse building enables you to expand your storage capacity as and when needed without committing to long-term leases. Once you no longer need the space, the temporary structure can be dismantled and removed just as swiftly as it was put up. Our team will offer to store your interim warehouse until you need it again.
For over twenty years, Mar-Key Group has supported Tesco with its seasonal storage requirements. Our structures are acquired on a hire-and-run-on basis to deal with an operational peak throughout the winter.
Our team carried out a phased install at over 50 UK Tesco stores between September and November, ready for the client to use the temporary structures during December.
End of season sales
As retailers transition between seasons, they often find themselves with excess inventory that needs to be cleared out to make room for new stock. Temporary storage solutions provide the space needed to organise and store off-season items, allowing you to conduct efficient clearance sales without cluttering your main retail spaces.
Rapid business growth
A surge in sales or new product lines can have a warehouse bursting at its seams. While it’s great that business is booming, it’s important to get a solution in place as soon as possible in order to capitalise on growth opportunities, without being held back by space constraints. A temporary structure could be up and running within days, allowing your company to continue its upward trajectory without interruption.
Renovations, repairs and relocation
If you have work planned for your existing warehouse, or you’re looking to relocate it, then you’ll need a stop gap in place until operations are back to normal. Temporary warehouse storage solutions offer a practical alternative, providing a short-term space to store your goods.
This was the case for one Essex-based business that approached us with the need to quickly add a temporary storage solution to their site whilst the Head Office underwent redevelopment. The building, which was fitted with a weight-bearing floor, will stay in place for approximately two years until the redevelopment works are complete, at which point we will remove the structure for the client.
Mitigating risk
Launching a new product or expanding into a new market can be risky. A temporary warehouse allows you to scale operations gradually without committing to long-term lease agreements. It’s an ideal way to test the waters and assess market demand before making significant investments.
Certain products, contracts or events may also require additional space for a limited time. For example, a construction company might need extra space to store materials for a large-scale project, or a film production company might require temporary storage for props and equipment. In these cases, a permanent structure wouldn’t make financial sense. Whether you need a facility for a few weeks, months, or years, Mar-Key Group offers that flexibility, so you only pay for the duration that you really need.
Reduce operational and logistics costs
Many businesses spend significant amounts of time and money transporting goods to off-site storage facilities, which are often located far from the place of manufacture. This process not only incurs additional costs for transportation but also requires dedicating valuable resources, such as manpower and logistics management, to make sure the goods are moved efficiently and securely.
Investing in temporary warehouse storage solutions on your existing site can eliminate the need for this while being more environmentally friendly by reducing your carbon footprint.
Are you in need of a temporary warehouse solution for your business? Contact our friendly team to discuss your requirements by calling us on 01202 577 111. You can also submit your enquiry to team@mar-key.com or use our online contact form to get in touch.