A physical building for storing goods is a warehouse. Warehousing is the action of stockpiling goods due to be further sold/ distributed later It is extensively used by a lot of business parties- producers, importers, wholesalers, exporters, transporters and custom group. Both raw materials and finished goods can be stored at a warehouse, depending on the purpose of the party. There are various types of warehouses-

• Private warehouses
• Public warehouses
• Bonded storage
• Co-operative warehouses
• Distribution centres