# What is a Warehouse?

Warehouses are **facilities where goods are stored** before they are shipped to customers. They are used for **inventory management** and **order processing**.

### **Storage**

In e-commerce, **storage** refers to the physical location where goods are kept and organized for sale. This includes everything from **traditional shelving** for non-perishable items to **temperature-controlled rooms** for sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Specialized storage solutions, such as hangers for clothing or secure, restricted-access rooms, may also be utilized to ensure efficient and **effective organization** and **preservation of the goods sold**.