When companies start looking at warehousing, one of the first questions they ask is, “What is this going to cost?” It seems like there should be a straightforward answer. You may even see storage rates in the range of a dollar to a dollar and ten cents per square foot and assume you can compareContinue reading “How Much Does Commercial Warehousing Really Cost and What Affects the Price?”

Are you managing commercial inventory or equipment and feeling unsure whether your storage setup is actually supporting your work? Have you ever opened a storage invoice and realized you’re paying to keep items you haven’t seen, used, or needed in months? I’m Brandon Newton, Director of Logistics here at Interstate. I have been doing thisContinue reading “Why Commercial Storage Goes Wrong (And How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes)”

When companies start looking for warehousing support, they usually focus on a single question: How much space do I need? After nineteen years in this industry working with data centers, commercial clients, and storage projects that range from a few pallets to full truckloads, I can tell you that the square footage is never whatContinue reading “What Most Companies Get Wrong About Warehousing Partnerships (And How to Choose One That Won’t Fail You)”

If you are trying to figure out which warehousing services your company actually needs, it can feel like every provider is speaking a different language. You hear terms like asset management, climate control, FF and E handling, staging, and distribution, but no one really explains what you should choose or what will actually support yourContinue reading “Which Warehousing Services Do You Actually Need? How to Choose the Right Mix for Your Project”

Introduction Have you ever been blindsided by hidden retrieval fees months after signing a “simple storage” contract? Are you frustrated by vendors who can’t tell you exactly what you have in their warehouse or where it’s located? I’m Brandon Newton, and I’ve been in the moving and logistics industry since 1991. I’ve worked my wayContinue reading “Storage vs. Asset Management: Why Most Companies Don’t Know the Difference”

Introduction Are you paying for more warehouse space than you actually need because your storage method doesn’t match your inventory? Have you ever struggled to find specific items in a sea of identical containers, wasting hours and labor costs on what should be a simple retrieval? I’m Brandon Newton, Director of Logistics at Interstate, andContinue reading “How to Choose the Right Storage Method: Racking, Containers, Floor Space, or Staging?”