The success of a distribution centre is closely tied to how much space it controls. Simply put, the more freight you can process, the greater your profit potential. There are numerous options available for warehouse expansion; everything from installing racking to leasing a new office space.
But within these options, there are even more choices to be made. Take racking and shelving; before installing them, you have to evaluate your SKUs, the space available, your budget etc. Then you have to choose between selective, drive-in, double-deep, cantilever racking etc. This many decisions can force a warehouse manager to abandon the prospect of expansion and look into the expensive but ‘faster’ choice of relocation.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. The choice of storage should primarily depend on the product being carried. Are they fast moving SKUs? Can they be palletized and stacked? These questions and more should feature in the selection process.
If you have unused roof space and decide that installing a mezzanine is the best storage option, you still have to choose between building supported, shelving supported, rack supported or free standing/structural mezzanines.
At Monarch Limited, we find that up to 85% of our customers can increase their storage and efficiency with a standard structural mezzanine. Structural mezzanines are custom designed to fit in all spaces. They can be built up to three floors high. They can be installed inside and/or around existing equipment. We’ve even used mezzanines to link two different buildings together.
A saying in the trade goes ‘don’t move out, move up’; the use of a mezzanine helps to minimize your storage footprint as much as possible.
With mezzanines available in different sizes and configurations, it’s important to address these five considerations when installing one.
For more information on structural mezzanines, call Monarch Ltd. Today.
Is there a possibility of future expansion?
Answering these will help clarify elements in the design process.
Should you install a mezzanine? You’d be missing out on profits if you didn’t. It takes the versatility of regular shelving and racking, the creation of new work spaces while maintaining a small footprint. If you think this would be a profitable addition to your business, contact Monarch Limited today.
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