Research and experience have revealed that for centuries various types of structures have been designed, built and/or erected for the primary purpose of storing materials either on a long- or short-term basis until products are removed for their intended use.
Over the years, warehouses of all types have been associated with the storing idea, thus the established warehouse is a storehouse. However, progress has prevailed and whatever reference is made and/or used for these warehouses, the structures deserve further clarification because even though they vary in size, they represent a very expensive multi-functional asset requiring astute management.