In the report “Information Technologies in Spain 2011”, published by the Association of Electronic, Information Technology, Telecommunications and Digital Content Companies (AMETIC), growth in electronic commerce in Spain was already indicated at around 15 % each year, being able to maintain this trend despite the crisis, since it is confirmed again with the 2013 data published by the CMT Telecommunications Market Commission.
E-commerce requires less physical store space, or does without it entirely, but the success of online sales may require larger warehouses.
It is then necessary to expand the storage capacity. Space expansion solutions without the need to extend the warehouse or building, such as mezzanines or elevated walkways, can double or triple the capacity of the available space.
Receiving orders online means being able to accumulate new orders at any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This requires greater efficiency in handling operations, and the installation of automated warehouses greatly streamlines the operation of internal logistics.
So if you see how, following current trends, your business is reducing space in its physical stores in favor of online stores, it may be time to redesign your warehouse.
