Efficient Storage In Daily Life

We’ve tried to share a lot of information about the nitty gritty of warehouse design here, like ideas for providing facilities for your employees and improving warehouse traffic flow and more, but what if you’re just starting in the world of warehouse design and you need some pointers on where to start and what you should include? We’ve got a little experience in that regard, as you can imagine, and we’d like to share some advice we’ve found along the way for anyone looking to get started in warehouse, storage facility, or factory design: Identify the Type of Warehouse You Need To Be Sure, you’ve probably gotten an idea of the sort of products you’re going to be storing, but do you know what kind of warehouse that means you need to use? There’s a lot of different types of warehouses, and the sort of layout you use, equipment you install, and even the sort of building you use for storage will all change depending on the products you keep. General merchandise can be kept in...

With all of the industrial storage options available to warehouses and stockrooms these days, it’s completely possible you might encounter shelving types you’ve never heard of before. One particular type of shelving and storage people seem to have questions about are gravity flow racks. Considering adding a gravity flow system to your warehouse? Don’t worry – we’re here to help! Gravity flow racks, also referred to as carton flow racks in certain circumstances, are shelving units that are either built on an angle or designed to be tilted to different angles as needs require to allow better access to different products and reduce travel and searching time. These racks are ideal for picking warehouses and distribution centers due to the ease and speed of access they provide. The flow of items down the racks ensure easy and fast access to products, and allows you to get a better idea of remaining inventory and available products. In particular, gravity racks shine for items t...

With all of the industrial storage options available to warehouses and stockrooms these days, it’s completely possible you might encounter shelving types you’ve never heard of before. One particular type of shelving and storage people seem to have questions about are gravity flow racks. Considering adding a gravity flow system to your warehouse? Don’t worry – we’re here to help! Gravity flow racks, also referred to as carton flow racks in certain circumstances, are shelving units that are either built on an angle or designed to be tilted to different angles as needs require to allow better access to different products and reduce travel and searching time. These racks are ideal for picking warehouses and distribution centers due to the ease and speed of access they provide. The flow of items down the racks ensure easy and fast access to products, and allows you to get a better idea of remaining inventory and available products. In particular, gravity racks shine for items t...

As helpful as pallet racks can be for your warehouse , there’s a lot of things that need to be kept in mind when designing and installing them into your facility – not the least of which are the daily safety concerns. There’s a lot of safety factors that go into pallet rack usage to protect your items, your facility, and your workers, and we’ve provided these tips to help you get started: Ensure Proper Installation Pallet rack safety begins at time of installation, and making sure the installation is completed correctly and thoroughly is the perfect way to get off to a good start when it comes to safety. Ensure all the beams of the rack are correctly mounted to the floor (and each other), make sure it’s designed to the proper specifications of whatever items it will be holding, and double-check to make sure it’s being installed on a level surface to prevent accidents or falling debris. Make Sure Loads Are Properly Placed And Managed The next step when it comes to safety is ...

Safety is a top concern for any factory, warehouse, or storage facility , and so is keeping your products organized and together where they need to be. While everyone has their own strategies for keeping their workers and facilities safe, there’s actually a few ways to combine these two and help your facility get organized for both cleanliness and safety. Here’s a few of the most common safety hazards, and how you can both prevent accidents and keep your facility clean in the process: Working at Height One of the most frequently encountered safety issues in the workplace is stored items at an improper height. Using wire shelving or pallet racks and making sure items are kept at the appropriate height (shoulder height when possible, but above-the-waist at least) will both help free up valuable space for larger items elsewhere, and prevent strain & injury on your workers by keeping items at a safe height and posture. Cluttered Aisles Another big, common safety hazard is p...

If you work in the food storage industry in any capacity, you’re well aware of the need for proper cold storage. Dating back to British fisherman in the 1700s who found that they can keep their shipments fresh by storing them on ice, cold storage is a vital part of the food industry to ensure the freshness, quality, and safety of their products. That said, there’s more that goes into it than you might expect. Small variances can cause issues along the shipping line, there’s issues with space and storage when they arrive, and the whole process can get complicated very quickly. If you need some tips for keeping your cold storage facility safe and operational, here’s a few best practices to keep in mind: Careful choice in carrier: The first step in maintaining food safety is to make sure it gets to your facility on time and stored properly. While it may be tempting to go with the carriers offering the cheapest rates, you might find yourself running the risk of late deliveries, wh...