Fulfilment centres contain more categories of asset than almost any other building. Here is how to approach closing one.
1. Stock
- Run down or transfer live stock
- Assess residual, returns and obsolete stock for sale
2. Equipment
- List racking, mezzanines, conveyors, automation, MHE and pack benches
- Decide what moves, what is sold and what is recycled
3. Decommissioning
- Isolate systems using competent trades
- Dismantle zone by zone as areas empty
4. Hand-back
- Carry out dilapidation works
- Provide completion and waste records
Frequently asked questions
Can closure be phased?
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Yes. Zones can be cleared as they empty while the rest of the site keeps operating.