Space Only
Use approved storage capacity while the client manages its own merchandise and internal handling.
- No catalogue requirement
- No marketplace requirement
- No Vault fulfilment requirement
- Agreed access and facility rules
Business Inventory Storage
Organised Storage without Mandatory Additional Services
Rent approved business inventory space and retain control of your merchandise without being required to catalogue, publish, rent, sell or use Vault-managed fulfilment.
Add location visibility, optional QR identification, movement support, managed services, marketplaces or Vault Commerce OS only when they are useful to your operation.
Start with space and control
Additional services are optional
Additional services are optional
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Choose Capacity
Shared, dedicated, client-managed or specialist storage arrangements.
Choose Capacity
Shared, dedicated, client-managed or specialist storage arrangements.
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02
Allocate Locations
Warehouse, zone, rail, rack, shelf, container or floor-slot assignment.
Allocate Locations
Warehouse, zone, rail, rack, shelf, container or floor-slot assignment.
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Access and Move
Approved access, movement, retrieval, transfer and activity history.
Access and Move
Approved access, movement, retrieval, transfer and activity history.
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Expand Later
Add catalogue, fulfilment, marketplaces or Commerce OS when required.
Expand Later
Add catalogue, fulfilment, marketplaces or Commerce OS when required.
Storage is a complete valid operating model—not merely the first step toward other services.
Stop at storage or expand later
Stop at storage or expand later
Choose the level of control and support
Space Only, Storage with Visibility or Storage with Operational Support
Every model begins with approved capacity. The difference is who manages the inventory and how much location, movement and operational support is required.
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Storage with Visibility
Add structured locations and selected inventory visibility without outsourcing the complete operation.
- Location hierarchy
- Optional container or item identity
- Movement history where selected
- Client portal visibility
Storage with Vault Support
Add only the receiving, movement, retrieval, counting or care work required by the client.
- Selected operational services
- Defined responsibility boundaries
- Recorded activity and evidence
- Optional future commercial expansion
Four storage control families
Capacity, Visibility, Movement and Governance
The client can use basic space or add selected controls without being pushed into catalogue or commercial services.
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Capacity and Allocation
Choose shared, dedicated, client-managed or specialist capacity and map the agreed storage area.
SharedDedicatedRailsFloor slots
Visibility and Identification
Use location references, optional QR and selected inventory records according to the storage model.
LocationsOptional QRContainersPortal
Access and Movement
Control approved access, movement, retrieval, transfers and handovers.
AccessRetrievalTransferHistory
Custody and Governance
Define the responsible team, facility rules, exceptions, activity history and periodic review.
RolesCustodyExceptionsAudit
See business inventory storage in action
Follow Storage from Capacity Planning to Daily Access and Review
Start with the complete storage architecture, then move through assessment, capacity allocation, locations, optional QR, client-managed access, retrieval, activity history, billing and expansion.
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01Match capacity to the inventory
Dedicated, Shared and Client-Managed Storage
Storage capacity can be organised around the physical asset, access requirement and desired control model.
Client-managed space allows authorised client teams to manage their own merchandise while Vault maintains the agreed facility and commercial arrangement.
Shared capacityDedicated areasClient-managed options
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Shared Storage
Use allocated capacity within an organised shared facility.
- Defined storage locations
- Agreed access process
- Capacity and occupancy record
- Suitable handling profile
Dedicated Storage
Reserve a defined area for one client or business unit.
- Dedicated zone or area
- Client or department assignment
- Capacity commitment
- Controlled access boundary
Client-Managed Space
Allow authorised client staff to manage day-to-day merchandise activity.
- Client operating team
- Agreed facility rules
- Optional Vault movement support
- No mandatory catalogue workflow
Specialist Capacity
Configure the storage arrangement around the asset type.
- Garment rails and wardrobe zones
- Racks, shelves and containers
- Furniture and floor slots
- Fragile or higher-control arrangements
02Add only the visibility required
Inventory Visibility and Optional QR Identification
Storage-only clients do not need a complete commercial catalogue. They can use location, container and item visibility at the depth their operation requires.
QR identification remains optional unless the agreed custody or movement model requires it.
Location referencesOptional QRClient visibility
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Location Hierarchy
Represent where inventory is physically stored.
- Warehouse, building and floor
- Zone, aisle, rack and shelf
- Rail, bin, container or floor slot
- Client or business-unit assignment
Container Visibility
Track cartons, trunks, crates or other receiving and storage units where selected.
- Container reference
- Current location
- Client relationship
- Contents summary where required
Optional QR Identity
Add scan-based identification only when it improves the operating model.
- Location, container or item QR
- Phone, scanner or manual entry
- Record resolution after scan
- Replacement and activity history
Client Portal Visibility
Show selected storage information without exposing unrestricted warehouse administration.
- Capacity and location summary
- Inventory or container status
- Requests and movement history
- Documents and support access
03Control access without forcing fulfilment
Access, Movement and Retrieval
Storage clients may manage movement themselves, request selected Vault assistance or divide responsibility by site and activity.
Retrieval support does not automatically mean marketplace fulfilment. The service can remain limited to the client’s own operating requirement.
Client accessMovement requestsOptional Vault support
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Approved Access
Define who may enter or request access to the stored inventory.
- Authorised client users
- Access windows and contacts
- Site and area restrictions
- Visit or handover record where required
Internal Movement
Keep location truth when inventory is reorganised.
- Source and destination
- Responsible user
- Date and reason
- Scan or manual confirmation
Retrieval Requests
Request inventory for client use without entering a marketplace workflow.
- Requested inventory or area
- Date and access requirement
- Client or Vault handling owner
- Handover and return expectation
Transfers and External Custody
Record inventory leaving one location for another approved place.
- Warehouse or client-site transfer
- In-transit custody
- Vehicle or handover evidence
- Arrival and reconciliation
04Preserve responsibility and activity history
Custody, Governance and Periodic Review
The storage agreement and operating record should identify the responsible parties, access rules, exceptions and review process.
Security and protection arrangements depend on the facility and approved commercial scope; they should be documented rather than assumed.
Roles and custodyActivity historyPeriodic review
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Roles and Responsibility
Separate facility responsibility from merchandise handling responsibility.
- Client, Vault and partner roles
- Site and location permissions
- Movement and approval rights
- Escalation contacts
Activity History
Retain accountable records for selected storage activity.
- Access and movement events
- Responsible user and timestamp
- Notes, evidence and documents
- Corrections and reason
Exceptions and Holds
Separate inventory or activity that requires review.
- Damage or condition concern
- Unknown location or count mismatch
- Unauthorised request
- Resolution owner and status
Capacity and Service Review
Review whether the current space and support still match the operation.
- Occupancy and utilisation
- Access and movement volume
- Capacity change requirement
- Optional service expansion
Storage onboarding journey
Assess, Allocate, Onboard, Operate, Review and Expand
The first release can remain storage-only. Additional services are added only through an approved scope.
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Assess
Review the inventory, capacity, handling, access, sites and desired management model.
Allocate
Confirm the approved facility, area, capacity, location type and commercial arrangement.
Onboard
Record the client, responsible users, access rules, starting inventory and selected visibility.
Operate
Manage access, movement, retrieval and selected Vault support according to responsibility.
Review
Review capacity, occupancy, activity, exceptions and any required commercial changes.
Expand
Add catalogue, fulfilment, marketplaces or Commerce OS only if the client chooses to.
Storage-only is complete
The client may remain on a storage arrangement without progressing to other services.
Expansion is optional
New operational or commercial scope requires a separate decision and approval.
Storage responsibility
Choose Client-Managed, Shared or Vault-Supported Operations
The agreement should define who controls merchandise handling, access, movement, counts, exceptions and support.
Responsibility
Client-Managed
Shared Model
Vault-Supported
Day-to-day merchandise handling
Client team
Divided by activity
Vault where scoped
Location visibility
Optional
Shared record
Vault-maintained where scoped
Access and retrieval
Client within agreed rules
By request or site
Vault where scoped
Movement history
Client record where selected
Shared activity
Vault operational record
Commercial decisions
Client
Client
Client approval retained
Facility and support scope
Vault by agreement
Vault by agreement
Vault by agreement
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Client-Managed
- Merchandise handling Client team
- Visibility Optional
- Access Within agreed rules
- Commercial decisions Client
Shared Model
- Merchandise handling Divided by activity
- Visibility Shared record
- Access By request or site
- Commercial decisions Client
Vault-Supported
- Merchandise handling Vault where scoped
- Visibility Vault-maintained
- Access Vault where scoped
- Commercial decisions Client approval retained
Storage use cases
Business Inventory Storage across Different Asset Types
The capacity and operating model can be configured around the physical asset, access frequency and responsibility.
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Storage FAQs
Common Questions about Storage-Only Arrangements
The final arrangement depends on capacity, facility, inventory type, access, handling and responsibility.
Can we use Vault only for storage space?
Yes. Catalogue, marketplaces, fulfilment and Commerce OS are not mandatory for a storage-only client.
Can our own staff manage the merchandise?
Yes, where the approved facility and commercial arrangement supports client-managed access and handling.
Is QR identification mandatory?
No. Location, container or item QR is optional unless the agreed custody or movement model requires it.
Can we rent a dedicated zone?
Potentially. Dedicated capacity depends on the facility, required area, asset type, access and commercial availability.
Can storage be measured by square foot or cubic foot?
The commercial structure can use an appropriate capacity basis, including area, volume, rails, shelves, containers or dedicated zones, depending on the arrangement.
Can Vault help only when we need movement or retrieval?
Yes. Selected movement, retrieval, counting or other support can be added without outsourcing the complete operation.
Can stored inventory later be catalogued or commercialised?
Yes, but only when the client chooses and approves the additional scope.
Can multiple sites be connected?
Yes. Storage and visibility can be configured across multiple facilities and client locations where included in the scope.
How is storage priced?
Pricing depends on capacity, facility, asset type, handling, access frequency, support and any selected protection or visibility services.
Is storage the same as managed inventory services?
No. Storage provides space and agreed custody or access controls. Managed services are separate operational tasks performed for the client.
Begin with storage only
Tell Us What You Need to Store and How You Want to Manage It
We will map the appropriate capacity, facility, access, visibility and responsibility model—without adding services you do not need.