Guides
First time buying warehousing? Start here.
Plain answers to the questions buyers ask before they sign anything. Some of the answers point away from us. They're in here anyway. Already comparing proposals? Start with the terms guide.
10 guides
Guides that stay accurate.
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6 min read
What warehousing costs
How much does warehousing cost?
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8 min read
Terms that commit you
What do the terms on a warehousing proposal commit me to?
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7 min read
Moving warehouses
How do I move to a new warehouse without disrupting orders?
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6 min read
Inventory accuracy
How do I know my 3PL isn't losing my inventory?
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5 min read
Long-term storage fees
What are long-term storage fees and how do I avoid them?
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5 min read
Which storage type
Which type of warehouse storage does my product need?
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5 min read
Clear height & ESFR
What do 28-foot clear height and ESFR sprinklers get me?
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4 min read
Dock vs grade access
Does my product need a loading dock or grade-level access?
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6 min read
Retail DC windows
What does a retail distribution centre appointment window require?
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6 min read
When bonded storage pays
How does bonded, duty-deferred storage work in Canada?
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Who publishes these guides?
Rolls Right is a family-owned logistics company that has run trucks in Western Canada since 1976 and now operates warehouses in Calgary and Vancouver, with its own fleet of roughly 165 power units and 500 trailers. These guides are Rolls Right's written versions of the answers its people give buyers on the phone.
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