Building Mobile Offices for Manufacturers and Warehouses

Ability and agility are two important factors to consider when you’re looking to have a successful business. And sometimes, expansion is inevitable. Be prepared by investing in a prefabricated modular unit. 

A sign of success is your company outgrowing the space it’s in. Although it’s great that your company is producing more and generating high revenues, it can be hard to find time to expand without disrupting your organizational flow. 

That’s where modular comes into play. You can easily expand your existing space or even open a new facility completely, without creating a big interruption. Because modular building companies produce these structures off-site, your manufacturing or warehouse facility won’t have to worry about shutting down, working at a limited capacity, or losing revenue. 

The Modular Building Institute 2021 Report states that since modular construction is streamlined, it can be finished up to 30 to 50 percent faster than conventional construction methods. This also means that your finished product will be up and ready for you as quickly as a matter of weeks. 

If necessary, a mobile office can be easily transported from site to site, or warehouse to warehouse. Say you have two warehouse locations that are relatively close to each other and an administrative team that often goes from one to the other. You may consider investing in a mobile office so the team has a secure and comfortable place to work no matter where they are.

Now that we’ve defined the trends of modular and the importance of mobile offices for manufacturers, it’s time to set the stage for where your company can take advantage of using prefabricated modular units. 

You’ll find that they ways you can incorproate modular units into your floorplans can vary depending on how long you’ll need the space and the purpose of the structure. If you’re looking for a more immediate solution, you might consider looking through our inventory of used modular units.

A significant benefit of mobile units for manufacturers is that they can be easily added or taken away from your facilities. If you’re looking for a temporary swing space, perhaps during a seasonal influx, you may consider leasing a unit rather than buying it. 

Leasing a structure can be ideal for companies looking for additional space for a smaller amount of time. You can choose a lease agreement and pay a monthly balance for as long as you need the mobile office. 

Particularly for warehouses, this could be beneficial to have during typical peak seasons, or from October to January. During this season, workers can typically experience burnout which then leads to miscommunications if proper steps aren’t taken. 

One way to help manage this busy time is to organize your warehouse layout, which may include incorporating an integrated back office. This could be a quiet space for upper management and administration to plan out schedules, trucking routes, or expansion plans.

There are a lot of moving factors within the manufacturing and warehousing space and sometimes upper management needs a quiet space to collaborate in order to succeed. Prefabricated modular units can be attached to your warehouse directly, or set apart from that area.

With various floor plans and layouts, you can customize the space in order to fulfill your unique organizational needs. Additionally, to fully complete your space, you can add furnishings such as desks, chairs, and smaller things like trashcans, floor mats, and clocks.

Similar to an administrative office, you may want a general space for meetings and collaborations that are in a different environment than the production floor. This can help increase productivity and provide a solidified area for you to plan the future of your company. 

A benefit of mobile offices for manufacturers is sound insulation. Especially if you are incorporating the space into your existing floor plan, you’ll need to have an office that offers a quiet environment to stay productive. 

All modular structures at BOXX Modular can be enhanced with additional add-ons. Each package is unique to the purpose of the space. So a conference or meeting room package comes with a large table as well as seating options.

For the overall well-being of your employees, it’s essential to give them a relaxing and comfortable space to take a break, eat lunch, or catch up with co-workers. This is especially important during peak seasons or longer shifts. 

As we’ll talk more in-depth about in the section below, this space is crucial for a productive environment. If employees are feeling stressed and burned out throughout the day, they’re likely to make errors that can be detrimental to your company’s organizational flow and morale.

If your office is in the middle of the manufacturing or warehousing facility, you’re likely to be constantly interrupted by others or the sounds and distractions around you. Also, if you’re not the only one using this space, clutter and unorganized supplies can increase your stress levels and ultimately make you less productive. 

Additionally, as peak season hits and more employees are working longer hours or working in multiple positions, it’s important to have a separate space for them to eat and take breaks to avoid the risk of burnout.