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As the economy is easing and employment is on the rise, consumers are feeling better overall and the stock market is showing promising signs of strength. Most indicators are pointing towards economic recovery. There are a lot of companies who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they might be a little hesitant in making the capital investment. They may find it really hard to invest in additional space until credit is more available and accessible and the economy is on more solid footing.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. Like for instance: the utilities like sewage, electric and water, heating and air conditioning; Property taxes; Moving; Equipment and Maintenance Personnel are some of the main areas.
If you also increase the travel of the lift truck, this would ultimately lead to higher fuel expenses, and an accelerated depreciation of the machine which could result in increased maintenance costs and additional labor expenses.
The process of expansion does not end at warehousing. TFA provides alternatives for office space by utilizing modular office solutions. These solutions include: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
Portable mezzanines are one more great expansion alternative. These could hold modular offices together wild providing vertical space for things. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be used for product storage as well. One more alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space could be done by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.