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new year brings new beginnings, and fresh starts. So why not get your warehouse
where you want it? Below we’ve got some quick tips and tidbits to help you get
started!
How
Much Do You Know?
1. Wire
storage containers can safely hold anywhere from ____ to ____ pounds and are
great for items that don’t fit in typical pallet racking systems.
a. 1,500
– 4,000
b. 2,000-
4,500
c. 2,500-
5,000
2. Pallet
racking systems can only be used in
a. Large
warehouses
b. Small
warehouses
c. Both
A&B
3. Can
keeping your warehouse organized save you money?
a. Yes
b. No
4. Traffic
patterns can influence efficiency.
a. True
b. False
Get
This…
It can be difficult to know where to start with
warehouse organization, so here are some tips to help you out!
Step
1 Evaluate: Evaluate what you have in inventory and
what you need for inventory. If there are items that are no longer useful to
your business get rid of them!
Step
2 Organize: Now that you know what you have in
inventory come up with a strategy to organize it! ~ some examples are by date,
weight, and monetary value.
Step
3 Set Standards: Make sure employees are hip to the new
organization processes and set standards to maintain its organization.
Step
4 Maintain: Even if everyone is aware of the new
organization standards, making sure these standards are maintained is
incredibly important. Sometimes it is helpful to delegate this task to a
specific person.
Can
You Answer This Question???
As a general rule of thumb it should only take _______
to identify the flow of work being done in a warehouse or similar workplace.
A. 60
Seconds
B. 2
minutes
C. 40
seconds
D. 5
minutes
Having a general flow of traffic is important for all
businesses, especially those that also utilize fast moving industrial
equipment. Arguably the most important time to identify a flow of traffic is if
you have never been to the facility before. Identifying this flow should only
take about sixty seconds. Many companies and large warehouses make the
identification of this flow easy by taping and marking pedestrian walkways and
work areas.
Get
The Facts!
Before you can have a functional and efficient
warehouse you need to decide on what kind of shelving will work best for your
space and business needs. Here are five popular storage options.
1. Pallet
Racking System: This type of shelving system serves as a cheaper option for
many people. PRS are designed to hold an entire pallet that can be accessed
from several sides if necessary. Another positive of PRS shelving is that you
can make the most out of vertical space.
2. Mezzanine
Flooring: I like to relate mezzanine flooring to lofting your bed. You’re
basically adding a second level (sometimes a third or fourth) to not only
create more space on your entry level floor, but this also adds space in the
levels created. Not all Mezzanine floors are used for storage, sometimes they
are even used as office space!
3. Drive
in Racking: This type of system works best if you are moving a large amount of
the same product. This type of organization typically follows the method of
first in last out.
4. Pallet
Flow: This type of shelving utilizes a type of roller/conveyor system, which
helps to promote and maintain the “first in first out” method of storage. This
system is often used in large, fast-paced warehouses.
5. Block
Stacking: This type of storage can be a cheap alternative to some of the other
shelving options available. To achieve this method of storage rows of materials are placed one on top of another. This type of storage does require more open
ground space, but stacks can be piled as high as the ceiling safely allows.
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| Block Stacking |
| Mezzanine Flooring |
| Pallet Flow |
…So
Call
If you’re interested in getting your warehouse organized
give us a call! We will come to your facility to determine which kind of shelving
is the best fit for you. You can reach us at (513) 842-2012. Thanks for
checking out our blog!
ANSWERS: 1/A, 2/C, 3/A, 4/A
