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When working with a warehousing company, dependability is always a top priority, regardless of the type of inventory being stored. However, the desire for reliability takes on greater importance when its chemicals or other industrial materials that require storing.

Speak with any warehouse manager about their list of priorities and you’ll typically find safety and security at the top. While no two warehouses are the same, there are general industry-wide principles all facilities should follow to maintain safe and secure operations. 

There are multiple factors to consider when exploring third-party logistics companies. One of the most important is location. This extends beyond confirming a potential 3PL maintains a facility in the right country or city, though. A warehouse’s specific location within a city should also be weighed carefully, as a difference of just a few miles can have significant, long-term ramifications. 

Anyone who manages a distribution network knows the importance of working with a logistics company that serves as an effective extension of your team. Unfortunately, many companies make the wrong choice, and must endure the difficult and expensive process of switching. Knowing where to start, and the most important factors to look for when making this critical decision, can help businesses avoid having to repeat the arduous process again.

In any business, teams work most effectively when its members are able to communicate clearly about its operations and goals. That can be difficult, though, when important decisions are being made every day and time is limited. 

That's why American Warehouses sought to make the process of selecting a third party logistics partner as simple as possible with a convenient document to guide discussion.