Every business is unique in their services offered, their storage needs and their warehouse capabilities. Whatever the business and whatever the size of warehouse storage that you have available, you will want to optimise the space you have at your disposal. You will also want your storage and retrieval to be as efficient as possible.
Of course, the type of business that you are will dictate for the most part what kind of storage you need. Racking systems are the number one choice because they are flexible, they are efficient, they keep you organised and they can be customised to suit your business needs and the space you have. Let’s take a look at the best tips for racking Ireland has to offer.
Access for forklift
When thinking about storage racks, the space a forklift needs to get in and out needs careful consideration. Think about the width of aisles, and make sure that the storage meets all safety regulations. Your racking storage should be custom designed to allow for your forklift.
Picking orders
Depending on what your stock is and how it goes out, your racking system can be optimised for ease of picking. Orders can then be selected and brought out either by the pallet, case, or individual piece. This will save you time and improve efficiency.
Decking
If you have to budget your space, rack decking is the best way to increase stability as the racks get higher. You can then stack pallets on strong load beams, and make sure that everything is safe and secure.
FIFO and LIFO
This is business dependent; you might have stock that rotates on either a first in – last out, or last in – first out basis. With that in mind, pallet flow or selective pallet racks mean you can access whichever section of your stock you need to.
Density
If you are short on storage space, personalised push back racks are great, as are cantilever racks for hard to store stock. Get quotes from a company like rackzone.ie/pallet-racking to see how you can optimise your space.
As your business grows, your organisation and efficiency is key. Having the best and most safe storage solutions is an excellent step in creating both a healthy work environment and in maximising your business potential.