Warehousing is an essential component of procurement and materials management in agribusiness as it helps in maintaining the balance between supply and demand of agricultural inputs and outputs. Warehousing refers to the systematic storage of goods in a scientific and organized manner until they are needed for consumption, production, or distribution. In agribusiness, warehousing plays a critical role in preserving the quality of agricultural commodities, minimizing post-harvest losses, and ensuring smooth marketing operations. Agricultural products are often seasonal in production but are required throughout the year; hence warehousing supports time utility by storing goods until they are required in the market. The objectives of warehousing in procurement and materials management are multiple. The primary objective is to ensure the availability of goods when required. Agricultural production is highly dependent on seasonal cycles, weather conditions, and biological factors, which makes continuous supply difficult. Warehousing helps maintain adequate stock levels to support production and consumption activities. Another objective is to reduce storage losses and maintain product quality. Agricultural commodities such as grains, fruits, and vegetables are highly perishable and vulnerable to pests, moisture, and temperature variations. Proper warehousing facilities with controlled environmental conditions help protect goods from deterioration. Warehousing also aims to stabilize prices in agricultural markets. During harvest seasons, there is usually an excess supply of agricultural produce, which can lead to a fall in prices. Warehousing allows farmers and traders to store their produce and sell it during periods of higher demand, thereby preventing distress sales and ensuring better price realization. Another objective is to facilitate efficient transportation and distribution. Warehousing acts as a link between producers and consumers by storing goods closer to market centers, reducing transportation costs, and improving delivery efficiency. Additionally, warehousing helps in supporting financing and credit facilities. Stored goods can be used as collateral for obtaining loans from financial institutions, which improves the liquidity position of farmers and agribusiness firms. Warehouses can be classified based on several factors such as ownership, type of goods stored, and purpose of storage. Based on ownership, warehouses are classified into private warehouses, public warehouses, government warehouses, and cooperative warehouses. Private warehouses are owned by individuals, companies, or agribusiness firms