Warehouse storage vs keeping inventory at my facility?

Your warehouse is hitting capacity and you're weighing outside storage against keeping everything on-site. With Colorado's growing logistics network along I-25 and I-70, more businesses face this decision as they scale up operations.

Running out of warehouse space forces a choice between expanding on-site or renting external storage. Outside storage makes sense when your facility costs exceed $8-12 per square foot monthly, or when you need seasonal overflow capacity. The key factors are your current cost per square foot, transportation expenses between locations, and inventory management complexity.

External warehouse storage in Colorado typically runs $4-8 per square foot monthly, depending on location and services. Add $200-500 monthly for transportation between your facility and the storage site. Factor in extra labor costs for managing inventory across two locations. Peak season rates can jump 20-30% during busy periods.

Calculate your total current storage cost per square foot, including utilities and labor. Compare that to external storage plus transportation and coordination costs. Look for facilities that offer inventory management services and can ship directly to customers. Gateway Distribution provides yard management services that eliminate the back-and-forth transportation by staging trailers at your location when you need them.

The right choice gives you predictable costs and room to grow without constant space pressure. You'll have clear inventory visibility and efficient order fulfillment, whether everything stays in-house or you use a hybrid approach.

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