Inhouse vs Outsourced- Costs involved Inhouse To setup and run your own warehouse will need the following considerations (something that we can also assist with): Bond/Security deposit Vehicles for delivery Premises Rental Staff wages Regulatory burden Forklifts & maintenance Pallet purchase Stock tracking and locations Organisation, training and downtime How’s that for a laundry list of capital outlay and ongoing costs? You are easily looking at $20 000 to $100