Warehouse managers are constantly fighting the battle of creating more storage solutions for their warehouse space. As well as maintaining efficient operation and keeping everyone safe, the warehouse must be kept as optimised as possible. This will help to reduce business costs. However, this isn’t so simple.
Many warehouses fail to optimise their available space. They assume a place to be full and risk losing out on necessary profits that keep the business running. There are many areas in which this can be avoided.
Without assessing the storage that you currently own, implementing a redesign would be a waste of time and money. It helps to start with a simple checklist to see where the issues lie before you can consider what your next steps should be.
Many warehouses have minimal measurement and expansion possibilities, which often leads to phantom space restrictions. However, with more SKUs to handle, you need to constantly adapt. SKU often determines the type and amount of space you need. This could be anything, from small shelves too long aisles. The aisle needs to be wide enough to keep workers safe, but it must also maximise storage space in the warehouse.
When planning aisles, consider these recommended widths and their uses:
NOTE: When installing VNAs, don’t forget to accommodate lighting and sprinklers, as you are much closer to them the higher you go.
To increase your space with pallet racking, you have many options:
Racking is adaptable and can be assembled with ease. By combining it with shelving, a warehouse can get up to 60 per cent more storage space. If you’re still unsure, however, you can always talk to the experts. Get in touch with Monarch Shelving Ltd today to find out more.
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