CopriSystems are certain there’ s more uncertainty ahead
EDITOR’ S CHOICE ADAPTABLE BY DESIGN
COPRISYSTEMS
CopriSystems are certain there’ s more uncertainty ahead
The ever-changing patterns of consumer behaviour, the Covid hangover, shifts in logistical strategy, the lack of available warehouse space, rental hikes, environmental agenda, geopolitical tensions and rapid technological advancements are just some of the issues businesses have faced in recent years and like many in the industrial sector, we have experienced many twists and turns.
For over 35 years’, we have been designing industrial warehouse buildings that are flexible enough to evolve with a business and versatile enough to respond to differing trends but never have we witnessed so much change in such a short space of time. Never has the flexibility and versatility of our structures been more relevant.
Our narrative has always been that fabric-covered warehouse buildings need not be a temporary solution, unless you want them to be, such is the quality of materials we use and the high standard of workmanship we expect. We design and manufacture our structures to last and certainly some are as old as the business itself. However, in this climate of uncertainty, we are finding that clients are predominantly looking for temporary solutions. Businesses are unable to look too far ahead and are therefore adopting shorter-term strategies with the anticipation of having to adapt quickly.
Frequently, customers are getting in touch with a request to dismantle their structures, modify the specification and relocate them to
Never has the flexibility and versatility of our structures been more relevant.
another area of the industrial site as part of a move to consolidate their ways of working. A change of usage is also commonplace and the trend for“ elastic warehousing” shows no signs of fading. It looks as though the flexibility and versatility of space is going to continue to be the dominant conversation but this is where our warehouse buildings can really add value by helping businesses to effectively manage seasonal fluctuations and minimise the cost of unused space during quieter periods.
Our structures are also relevant to other trends impacting the industry, including the concept of collaborative warehousing, helping businesses increase efficiency by pooling resources and reducing expenses without having to commit to a hefty rental agreement. They also make ideal, innovative microfulfillment centres and effective last-mile delivery solutions. If this ceases to be relevant, they can simply be removed and repurposed to address the next trend. In this uncertain, changeable industry, who knows what those trends might be but our structures will easily adapt to whatever is coming.
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