Logistics•3 min read
Warehouse
Definition
Storage facility where inventory is stored, managed, and distributed.
Detailed Explanation
A warehouse in e-commerce is a storage facility where inventory is received, stored, managed, and prepared for shipment to customers. Warehouses can be owned and operated by the retailer, by third-party logistics providers (3PL), or by marketplace platforms like Amazon FBA.
Key Points to Remember
- 1Central to fulfillment operations
- 2Types: owned, 3PL, marketplace
- 3Location affects shipping times
- 4Requires inventory management systems
- 5Automation increasingly common