The efficient management of warehouses helps to optimise the existing production and distribution processes and greatly assist in the goal of cost reduction and service enhancement. Warehousing network plays a major role in the success of the physical distribution of products. A warehouse provides a central location for receiving, storing and distributing products. its needs and importance include;

1. quality of goods
2. regular supply
3. stock of trade
4. price stability
5. seasonal products
6. perishable goods
7. continous production