The distribution centre is a bigger term of a warehouse, just like supply-chain compared to logistics, that is why a warehouse cannot be differentiated from a distribution centre based on appearance.
Therefore the similarities between a warehouse and distribution centre is actually everything about a warehouse. They are similar because both receive and store goods until the products are demanded by customers before they are being shipped out.
Both warehouse and distribution centres try to minimise overall operating cost as much as possible and try to maximise the usage of space. They also aim to maximise effective use of labour and equipment. Both warehouse and distribution centre needs to provide a safe and secure environment for both goods and employee by minimizing the movement of goods.
Both also play a major role in most businesses, for almost all businesses save service industries need space for their inventory and stock. Both have been essential in our business world and will continue to play an important role as we head to the future.
With all that said, apart from the obvious similarities such as they are both buildings, have four walls and a roof, and can store everything ranging from underwear to guns, the thin line between the two are quite clear, even with all these similarities.
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