Explain five features that you would consider in establishing a warehouse for imported goods. (10mks)

Explain five features that you would consider in establishing a warehouse for imported goods.

Features that you would consider in establishing a warehouse for imported goods.

1. Handling facilities/equipments- the warehouse should be equipped with modern/necessary/appropriate equipment for ease of operation.
2. Security/safely for protecting gods from theft/damage by weather /to ensure safely of personnel.
3. Building design/structures-the design has to conform to international/acceptable standards to handle imported goods.
4. Management personnel – these should be properly trained/have relevant skills/enough to handle the goods.
5. Proximity/nearness to point of entry-this included ports, border points for ease of clearance.
6. Existence of basic infrastructure such as good roads/power communication to enhance smooth operations of the warehouse.
7. Compliance to legal requirement/government policy.  All relevant legal requirements have to be met to operate smoothly/avoid conflict with law enforcers
8. Storage facilitates/equipments-appropriate for the type of goods to be handled/involved
9. Documentation/recording system for proper stock control/to monitor inflow/outflow of goods.

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