QUICK ANSWER
What should a warehousing or logistics business describe?
The proposal should describe the goods stored or moved, maximum stock and customer values, warehouse construction and fire protection, material-handling equipment, temperature-controlled or hazardous storage, vehicles, third-party carriers, contract responsibilities and the consequences of interruption.
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
- Goods handled, stored and transported.
- Maximum stock and customer values.
- Warehouse locations, construction and occupancy.
- Racking, forklifts and handling equipment.
- Temperature-controlled, hazardous or high-value goods.
- Vehicles and third-party carriers.
- Largest contracts and liability assumptions.
- Claims, thefts, fires and interruption history.
CONTROLS
Useful evidence can include fire and security systems, stock segregation, racking inspections, forklift controls, temperature monitoring, driver/carrier management, contract review, incident investigation and continuity planning. Return to Occupations.