Staying Ahead Of Demand With Modular Cabins & PVC Shelters
As the global demand for goods and services increases, companies in sectors such as engineering, manufacturing and distribution are often faced with fluctuating storage needs. This could be due to seasonal demand, or a response to changing market conditions. Here’s a look at how PVC shelters and modular cabin hire can be a cost-effective solution.
The advantages of temporary storage solutions
Rapid deployment
Modular buildings or PVC shelters can be rapidly deployed and assembled on almost any flat stable surface, enabling the business to pivot to fluctuating demands with minimal delay. This is a more cost effective and timely solution than alternatives, such as sourcing permanent structures to rent or purchase.
Renting temporary structures allows the business to stay agile and keep one step ahead of the competition, whether by increasing warehousing and storage capacity, or through the creation of temporary workshops, offices or worker accommodation during peaks in demand.
Scalability
Renting rather than purchasing temporary structures means that you can avoid overcommitting to a permanent facility should your needs change. Cabins or shelters can easily be upscaled or downsized according to requirements, so you can quickly adapt capacity even if the longer term situation is unpredictable.
Cost effectiveness
Temporary structures are considerably cheaper than investing in bricks and mortar buildings, whether you’re considering buying, renting, or even commissioning a new-build. They are often comparable in terms of durability and performance, so you will not be compromising on quality and reliability.
Furthermore, modular cabins are low maintenance and energy efficient, so your ongoing costs will typically be less than if you were renting or buying a permanent structure. Often, the hire company will take care of any maintenance and upkeep issues of the cabins as part of the rental or hire purchase agreement.
Which sectors can benefit from temporary structure hire?
Engineering: Engineering firms often need ad hoc access to additional workshop or storage space. PVC shelters or modular buildings are an ideal speedy and cost effective solution. They are weatherproof and robust enough to be installed close to work sites to provide sheltered production spaces, or storage for tools, equipment and heavy machinery.
Distribution and logistics: Logistics companies often have to respond to fluctuating demand, due to changing seasons, shifting customer values, or market conditions. The portable buildings or shelters can be quickly assembled for the safe and secure storage of goods, and scaled back or added to as demand changes.
Manufacturing: Manufacturing firms who may be expanding into new markets but unwilling to commit to permanent storage facilities or factory space can use temporary PVC shelters or modular buildings as an interim or even permanent solution. They can be used to store raw materials or finished products.
Furthermore, modular buildings can be installed on site and customised for use as administrative offices, hygiene facilities, canteens, changing rooms, or gatehouse buildings to maintain site security and the welfare of employees.
Retail and eCommerce: Both online and offline retailers are subject to seasonal surges, particularly at this time of year. Temporary storage solutions allow retailers to stockpile goods that are in high demand, and can be easily scaled back during the typically quieter or more unpredictable times of the year.
Types of temporary storage solutions
Portable cabins
Portable cabins are ideal for smaller-scale storage and warehousing needs. They are durable, weatherproof, and available to hire with anti-vandal features such as steel reinforcements on windows and doors, and double locking systems for extra security on high-risk sites. This makes them ideal for storing valuable equipment and goods.
PVC fabric shelters
For businesses who need larger-scale storage solutions, then PVC fabric shelters are an ideal option. They are strong and durable enough to cope with the extremes of British weather, and can be swiftly assembled on almost any site. The shelters can be scaled up to whatever size the available space allows for, and easily downsized when no longer needed.
Whether you need a short-term hire or a long term hire-purchase package, the process of securing a finance agreement is quick and easy. The rental company will handle the transportation and installation of the cabins or shelters if required, and also deal with any ongoing maintenance issues.
This allows you to focus on the day to day operations of your business without any undue delays, or hidden or sudden expenses.
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