Warehousing, Facility to store goods on a large scale, Warehouse, Place where goods are stored in huge quantities, Warehouse-keeper, Person in charge of the warehouse, Ideal location, Near highways, railways, airports and seaports, Mechanical appliances, Help loading and unloading goods easily, Cold storage, Used for preserving perishable goods, Security arrangements, Prevent theft of stored goods, Fire-fighting equipment, Prevents loss of goods due to fire, Seasonal production, Goods produced in one season need storage, Seasonal demand, Goods stored for use in specific seasons, Large-scale production, Finished goods need storage until sold, Quick supply, Stock near consumers for immediate availability, Continuous production, Requires stored raw materials in warehouses, Price stabilization, Balances supply to control market prices, Storage of goods, Basic function of a warehouse, Protection of goods, Safeguards goods from damage and spoilage, Risk bearing, Warehouse-keeper bears storage risks, Financing, Loans obtained against warehouse documents, Processing, Makes goods fit for consumption, Grading and branding, Done on behalf of owners, Transportation, Goods collected and delivered on request, Private warehouse, Owned by manufacturers or traders, Public warehouse, Stores goods for general public, Government warehouse, Owned by government or public corporations, Bonded warehouse, Stores imported goods before duty payment, Co-operative warehouse, Owned by co-operative societies for members, Regular flow of goods, Ensures year-round supply of seasonal goods, Useful for small businessmen, Public warehouses avoid heavy capital investment, Availability of finance, Loans raised using warehouse-keeper's warrant, Public warehouse functions, Storage, protection and risk bearing

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