The Convenience of Full Service Self Storage

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Rolly's

Everyone is familiar with the concept of self storage, but not everyone knows much about full service self storage, something offered at Rolly’s, in South Winnipeg. Self storage can be an exhausting and time-consuming chore if you have to do everything by yourself, but this is where Rolly’s can literally ride to the rescue.

Full service means just what it says at Rolly’s. We can pack, load and stow all your household clutter or serve as a warehousing agent if you are using Rolly‘s for commercial warehousing space. We can accept your deliveries and store them for you in an organized and efficient manner. Any size merchandise is fine with Rolly’s complete loading dock and warehousing capabilities.

Your own office or store space may be cramped and overcrowded. If you need a place to show clients inventory samples Rolly’s has your back. You can even close the deal using Rolly’s conference room, fax, printing and wi-fi services. Constant video surveillance ensures the safety and security of your goods and you will have your own programmed personal access card.

Climate controlled units are available if your goods are sensitive to heat or cold, and Rolly’s also has outside storage for boats, RV’s and outdoor equipment.

If you are thinking about self storage for business or personal reasons, call the Winnipeg warehousing leader, Rolly’s, and let a professional full service team save you the time and effort of storing your valuables by yourself.
Telephone: 204-256-5869

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How Does Cross Docking Save Money

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Rolly's

Winnipeg has been a center of trade since the first aboriginal peoples settled along the confluence of the Red River and the Assiniboine River, an area known as The Forks. Located halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific, today’s modern city is one of the world’s great transportation hubs, and Rolly’s is proud to be among the leaders in all aspects of the Winnipeg warehousing industry.

Cross docking is just one feature of Rolly’s multifaceted approach to third party logistics. Cross docking is where shipments arrive at a transport depot, such as Rolly’s, and are immediately transferred to other transport without spending time being stored in a warehouse. Storage time costs money, and eliminating that warehouse time is just one of the savings realized through cross docking. Further savings are gained because items that are stored have to be logged, sorted and retrieved before they are sent on the next leg of their journey.

In Winnipeg, third party warehousing enables businesses to use Rolly’s as a focal point in logistics that span the globe. Companies like IKEA and Stalwart Appliances regularly utilize the third party logistics of Rolly’s, and you will see trucks filing in and out of the warehouse every day loaded with goods heading to all parts of North America.

Contact Rolly’s by calling 204-256-5869, and our qualified professionals will help your goods on their way to market. Don’t forget about Rolly’s self storage units if you are in the area. Full service and self-service storage is available for your convenience.

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Seasonal Items for Self Storage

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Rolly's

When Santa and his reindeer have taken over your garage, the Easter Bunny rules the coat closet and the Great Pumpkin is threatening to move into your bedroom, it could be the right time to get yourself a self storage unit down at Rolly’s of Winnipeg. Self storage space at Rolly’s will be safer, more secure and won’t ruin the look of your yard the way a flimsy metal shed can.

It doesn’t matter how extensive your collection of lights and snowmen and wreaths is, Rolly’s has room for you, with units that run from 5′ x 5′ to 20′ x 20′. You will find room for all of your out-of-season items; pool toys and equipment will have a home for the winter. Come springtime, you can stow the snowblower and shovels until they’re needed again.

Rolly’s has everything you need to reclaim the lost space in your home. In addition to storage units, Rolly’s can supply you with all your storage supplies needs, from boxes to wrapping material to tape. In addition, you don’t even have to make the move yourself, because Rolly’s offers full service self storage. We’ll come get your stuff, and we’ll bring it back when you want it. You won’t suffer the annual breakage from decorations being smashed into inadequate closet space, and you will have room to keep different holiday decorations separated from each other.

If you don’t know how much room you’ll need, don’t worry. Rolly’s experts will guide you; they have professional experience in all phases of storage, from the smallest self storage unit to to major third party warehousing facilities. Call 204-256-5869 or drop on by our convenient South Winnipeg location at 178 Samborski, just two blocks west of the Kenaston / McGillivray intersection.

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Winnipeg- Central Warehousing and Cross Docking Location

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Rolly's

Why use Winnipeg warehousing? The answers are many, but the primary reason is location. Winnipeg has a perfect central location on the continent, sitting mid-way between two great oceans, and it has good roadways that extend to all points in Canada and the United States.

Rolly’s warehouses are located with easy in/out access, and they are designed to benefit you in many ways. No matter where on Earth your products arrive from, Winnipeg third party warehousing with Rolly’s allows your company to reap all of the benefits of cross docking. Whatever has to be distributed immediately simply gets offloaded from one truck and placed on the next transport, without spending any costly time sitting in a warehouse. GPS tracking ensures that your load will arrive undamaged and on time.

If your product needs to be stored for later delivery, then using Rolly’s warehouses can save you even more money, in that you won’t have to use up precious time and money resources to build your own.

To find out how Rolly’s and Winnipeg can serve you, give a call today, and remember to check out Rolly’s commercial full service self storage, too.

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Removing Clutter in Your Office with Self Storage

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Rolly's

Do you remember the good old days, when you first moved into your nice, shiny and spacious new office, and your clients admired the view from your window? Compare that with now. You have boxes, files and temporary cabinets everywhere, you can’t even find a seat for your customers and nobody even knows you have a window. What to do?

You could just get a bigger and more expensive office, and take all the clutter with you, but Rolly’s has a better and more economical idea: commercial self storage. In Winnipeg, self storage has increasingly become a good choice for businesses that are outgrowing their office space. Having a Rolly’s space gives you all the benefits of a larger office without having to spend so much extra money. Climate controlled spaces are available in sizes ranging from 5′ x 5′ all the way up to 20′ x 20′.

You can organize all the files and paperwork that you don’t need as often and store them in such a way that you can get to them easily when necessary. State-of-the-art security and 24/7 access mean that if you are working late Rolly’s will be working late with you.

Having a self storage unit also means that you’ll have a place to store supplies; you can now buy in bulk without further cluttering up valuable office space.

Rolly’s is just two blocks west of the Kenaston / McGillivray intersection, at 178 Samborski, all conveniently and centrally located in South Winnipeg. Stop by and see us or call 204-256-5869 to consult with one of our professionals.

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Third Party Warehousing for Growing Businesses

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Rolly's

When you outgrow your clothes, you just go out and purchase some larger sizes, but what do you do when your business starts to outgrow your facilities? Third party warehousing could be the answer, and Rolly’s could be your Winnipeg warehousing partner.

What are the benefits of third party warehousing to a new company, or a growing business? For one thing, “third party” means you will be using someone else’s warehouse, and that means that you won’t have to build your own new facilities. In addition, there’d be no need to establish and maintain expensive warehousing equipment and develop new and costly inventory control systems. This means that you can concentrate on growing your business in a quality fashion, without having to take on work that your company may not be suited for.

When your goods need to be shipped, your warehousing partner should be able to consolidate loads and routes, and save you even more money and time. If you have to move your product anywhere in North America, then Winnipeg third party warehousing would be a good choice, since the city has established itself as one of the most important transportation hubs on the continent.

Rolly’s can give you access to all of this, and the ultra-modern facilities are designed to offer the best that warehousing has to offer. Insured, heated storage, state-of-the-art inventory control software and contract shipping are just a few of Rolly’s standard offerings.

Contact Rolly’s (204-256-5869) and let our pros show you how your company can save you money that you can better use to grow your business.

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Commercial Self Storage Tips-Filing and Organization

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Rolly's

A key to successfully using a commercial self storage space is in having the unit properly organized. You don’t want to spend all day looking for a file that’s vital to closing a deal; it would be unprofessional, could cost you business and would mean you are wasting the money you are spending on storage.

It pays to take the extra time to make sure you map out your storage space in an orderly fashion before you even pack a single box. With Rolly’s years of experience in the Winnipeg self storage industry, we can provide a few tips on how to best use the space you choose. You should get a good look at your storage unit before you make your move; you’ll be able to plan the space more efficiently.

  • Inventory – The contents of each box should be listed in your inventory file. Make two copies of your inventory list, so you can keep one at the storage facility.
    Markers Are Your Friends – Don’t stint on the ink! Number every box on all four sides and on the top. This will help immensely whenever a box needs to be retrieved for any reason.
  • Map – Once you are familiarized with your space you can lay out a storage map that will help you or anyone you have working for you find things quickly.
  • Leave Room to Move – If you don’t plan to touch your things for the next month, or until whenever (since there are no time limits at Rolly’s), you can stuff your space full. However, if you have files or inventory you need to access, you’ll want to consider a larger space where you can plan aisles. Your Rolly’s team member can help you make that decision.

Call Rolly’s (204-256-5869), and ask about our climate controlled full service options. If your needs are greater, Rolly’s third party warehousing may be your next step up.

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What Information You will Need for Third Party Warehousing

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Rolly's

Getting the product to market can be a stumbling block for many companies, but it doesn’t need to be. Often, the benefits of third party warehousing can answer the questions about what needs to happen with your goods from the point of manufacture to the point of sale.

In Manitoba’s largest city, Winnipeg, third party warehousing is a specialty of Rolly’s. Winnipeg is a world trade hub, with excellent access to all areas of North America, and Rolly’s provides all a company needs to move the goods.

How do you go about establishing a 3PL program that will save you time and money? What will your warehousing provider need to know?

First, there are information basics such as name of company, address and contact numbers or e-mail address. Then, your provider will need to know what your product is, how it’s packaged, how much weight and volume need to be moved, and how long your goods need to be stored before delivery.

Additional items include whether or not goods to be shipped include any hazardous materials, how often shipments will go out and valuation of product.

Another key element is deciding who will transport your product. All of these questions can be addressed by Rolly’s professionals, and you can get a jump on your project by calling 204-256-5869.

In Winnipeg, warehousing solutions are just one of the benefits of working with Rolly’s. Check out our commercial and residential self storage facilities, too.

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Self Storage Packing Tips

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Rolly's

There is a right way and a wrong way to bag groceries, and there is a right way and a wrong way to pack goods for self storage. You don’t want the gallon of milk on top of the cupcakes any more than you want to pack your book collection on top of your glass Christmas ornaments. In Winnipeg, self storage also means you need to choose your facility well. For example, Rolly’s offers a choice of climate controlled units if you have items that can be damaged by temperature extremes. Here are a few more self storage tips that can help you.

  • When possible, spread the weight of your box loads (don’t put all books in one big box) so that no boxes are uncomfortable to lift.
  • Stack chairs seat to seat, and place material between the seats.
  • Stack like-sized boxes on top of each other.
  • Mark your boxes by number and make two copies of your inventory list, one to keep at home and one to keep in the storage unit.
  • Move the big things in first, stacking sofas on end when possible.
  • Keep items you may need to access more often close to the door.
  • If you are storing any equipment that runs on gas, like chain saws or leaf blowers, drain the fuel and oil before stowing.
  • Wedge a piece of cardboard to keep freezer and refrigerator doors cracked open. This will prevent any mildew problems.

If you need help or packing supplies for your goods just call Rolly’s (204-256-5869). If you don’t want to deal with the packing and loading yourself, give us a ring and ask about our full service self storage program. You won’t have to lift a finger, and you’ll know your belongings are in the best of hands.

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3PL = Third Party Logistics Provider

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Rolly's

3PL, or third party logistics, is a pretty tricky sounding name, but the reality is that 3PL is a great way for a company to simplify its operation and focus its energy on its own production. “Third party” means that a company is outsourcing, or hiring an outside entity to perform a business function. The “logistics” involved refer to everything that happens from the time goods are manufactured until they arrive at their final marketing destination. The final component, “provider” means just one thing, and that’s Rolly’s.

A leader in Winnipeg warehousing, Rolly’s knows what it takes to provide great third party logistics. Rolly’s warehouses are insured, clean and heated, and modern bar coding assures easy retrieval from storage. Cross docking means that goods that don’t need to be stored can be transferred from one commercial carrier to another without skipping a beat. Businesses save time and money when they outsource their logistics, and more companies are realizing this every day.

Winnipeg third party warehousing is a natural choice, given the city’s perfect location for transportation, smack in the middle of the North American continent. Highways and rail lines extend to both coasts, and south lies the United States, ultimate destination for many goods.

Kensington Homes, IKEA and Sears all utilize Rolly’s services, and your company can do so as well. Contact Rolly’s (204-256-5869), conveniently located on St. Anne’s Road in Winnipeg, and remember to ask about our personal and commercial self storage, too.

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