In the world of supply chain management, we have a saying: “The purchase price is just the down payment on the total cost of ownership.” When you are looking to protect your vehicles—whether it is a daily commuter, a $100,000 RV, or a fleet of farm tractors—you are faced with a fundamental material choice: Traditional […]
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Meta Description: Author: Supply Chain Director Date: November 12, 2025 Category: Metal Sheds / Storage Solutions Reading Time: 20 Minutes Introduction: It’s Not Just a Shed; It’s Inventory Management In the logistics industry, we have a rule: “Inventory expands to fill the space available.” You know this rule, even if you don’t work in a […]
Introduction: The “Standard Unit” That Is Anything But Standard In the global supply chain of steel structures, the “Double Carport” (typically 20’ x 20’ or 24’ x 25’) is our bread and butter. It is the high-volume SKU that moves across the country daily. Why? Because the average American household has 2.2 vehicles. It is […]
In the logistics of steel structures, there is a critical threshold: 24 feet wide. Below 24 feet (standard 1-Car and 2-Car Carports), the engineering is straightforward. The trusses are simple bows. But once you cross into 26-foot to 30-foot widths—the territory of the 3-Car Carport or “Triple Wide”—the physics change completely. As the Supply Chain […]
In supply chain management, we often talk about “Brownfield Projects”—upgrading an existing facility rather than building a new one from scratch. The logic is sound: the infrastructure (the frame and roof) is already there. Why demolish it when you can retrofit it? Many of our customers start their journey with a Metal Carport or an […]
In supply chain management, we often talk about “Value Engineering.” This is the sweet spot where function meets cost, and where aesthetics meet budget. In the world of Metal Carports, no product represents value engineering quite like the Boxed-Eave Carport. When customers browse our inventory, they typically see three distinct tiers of roof styles. As […]
In the logistics world, we constantly analyze “scalability.” Can a warehouse grow? Can a distribution center adapt to new volume? The same principle applies to your residential property. You bought a 2-Car Carport three years ago, and it served its purpose perfectly. But now, you have bought a boat, or your teenager has a car, […]
In the rigorous world of global logistics and supply chain management, we classify inventory into two distinct categories: “Durable Goods” and “Perishable Goods.” Most boat owners make the critical error of assuming their vessel—constructed of fiberglass, marine-grade aluminum, and stainless steel—is a Durable Good. They are wrong. From a materials science perspective, a boat is […]
In the logistics and supply chain world, we have a concept called “Make or Buy.” It asks a simple question: Is it more efficient to manufacture a component in-house (DIY), or is it cheaper and safer to outsource it to a specialist (Pro Install)? As the Supply Chain Director for a leading metal structure distributor, […]
In supply chain management, we operate on a principle called the “Cost-Benefit Analysis.” Every asset we acquire—whether it’s a forklift for a warehouse or a fleet of delivery trucks—must justify its expense through utility, longevity, and protection. When you look at your own property, the logic should be no different. You have assets (vehicles, tools, […]