However big a warehouse may be, storage can pose a problem almost all the time. Usually, space in a warehouse is occupied by seasonal peaks, rapid growth, facility consolidation, and large discount buying, slow sale period or due to planned inventory builds for manufacturing shutdowns. If a company is unable to store the goods it produces or has less space for raw materials, it will never be able to meet the demands of its customers.
A warehouse can face the following three types of space problems:
1. Excess of the product in demand – If a product is very much in demand and is selling like hot cakes, the manufacturer would like to produce it in increased quantities …show more content…
Pallet Racking – This is by far the most effective way to optimize space in your warehouse. It is the most economical and popular storage system. The biggest advantage of pallet racking is that it can be extended right up to the ceiling. The racks are constructed in such a manner that one can make use of maximum vertical space and this helps to save on the floor space. Whenever pallets are required, one can simply use forklifts to reach up to the pallets and bring them down. Storage in pallet racket systems is also a very convenient way to store things. Pallet racking systems are made up of high quality steel and this makes them much more durable than conventional storage systems. They can withstand a lot of weight. They are very easily accessible. Pallet racking systems are set up in such a manner that it is possible to access them via forklifts from any side. This saves on time. Pallet racks are also the safest way to store. It is much easier for the staff to store and retrieve goods and this increases their efficiency and productivity. All the different requirements of a company can be easily met with the dynamic pallet racking systems. They can be re-used and moved from one place to another without any hassle. The use of pallet racks minimizes the construction cost to a great extent. Pallet racking systems make stacking of goods very organized and methodical and this helps to reduce