WAREHOUSING & RESTRICTED STORAGE
Cage
A cage is a physical enclosure used to restrict access to stored goods or an operating area. Its security depends on construction, access control and the procedures around it.
CAGE IN PRACTICE
- Define the purposeSpecify which goods and risks are covered.
- Control accessAssign permissions and manage keys or credentials.
- Reconcile the stockRecord movements and investigate differences.
Use the agreed units, actual records and approved procedures for your operation.
A WORKED EXAMPLE
Restricted room. Recorded stock movement.
A warehouse stores a client’s electronics in a cage. An authorized picker removes three units for an order and records the movement in the WMS. If the door access log shows entry but no inventory transaction exists, the team has an exception to investigate. Neither the enclosure nor the access log alone proves the remaining quantity is correct.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR QUOTE
Agree the requirement before comparing quotes
Use the actual shipment, stock and service requirements. Record the billing unit, included work and responsibility for exceptions.
A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT
Questions about Cage
Does a cage make stock unavailable for sale?
Not automatically. Inventory status and physical security are separate controls.
Is a cage sufficient for all regulated goods?
No. Applicable requirements and the actual facility authorization must be checked.
Can access logs replace stock counts?
No. They show access events rather than verified inventory quantities.
Source & example notes
Definition and operational example prepared by 3PL Hub. Examples describe hypothetical requirements; verify the actual records and agreed procedures for your operation.
Quantities, costs and scenarios are illustrative, not operating targets, approved handling instructions or guarantees. Source guidance reviewed 22 October 2026.
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