Rack Up the Value
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Rack Up the Value
Title: Rack Up the Value
Word Count: 1025
Summary:
As an inside sales representative for a leading material handling company, many clients call saying, "I'm looking for racking." This promising start is often followed by uncertainty about their needs. Whether they're unsure about the amount, type, or are simply new to the process, there's a lot to consider.
Keywords:
pallet rack, storage rack, warehouse storage, drive-in rack, static rack, industrial storage racking, pallet storage
Maximizing Your Space
When a client contacts me looking for racking, it's usually the beginning of a conversation about optimizing their warehouse space. Although I'm often miles away from these potential customers, modern tools like email and digital cameras allow us to gather enough information to create a proposed layout and provide a detailed quotation.
Many customers are new to warehouse management or purchasing, aware only that their products are consuming valuable floor space without effectively utilizing vertical storage. This vertical space represents a crucial asset that, if used correctly, can store inventory efficiently and free up floor space for other productive purposes.
Gather Essential Information
Before reaching out to your sales representative, take a few moments to gather crucial information:
- Dimensions of a pallet with the product: length, width, and height.
- Total weight of the pallet including the product.
- Clear warehouse height, both at the lowest and highest points.
- Specifications of your forklifts, including dimensions and lifting capacity.
- Desired length of racking rows.
- Total number of pallets you intend to store.
- Preference for used, refurbished, or new racking materials.
Drive-In Racking: A Space-Saving Solution
Let's address the last point first. Racking doesn't often become obsolete, making refurbished options a cost-effective choice. Trusted suppliers can provide quality materials to meet your needs efficiently.
Drive-in racking is ideal for warehouses needing a compact storage solution, operating on a LIFO (last in, first out) basis. Products are loaded at the back and accessed from the same side. This system suits warehouses with ample floor space, high ceilings, and a tight budget. Rather than using standard selective pallet racking, drive-in racking creates a dense grid, providing significant space savings?"estimated between 80-85%.
Beyond space savings, drive-in racking can reduce labor costs, equipment wear, product damage, and overall operating expenses. Increasing your warehouse's storage capacity by 50% can be a compelling alternative to physical expansion.
Benefits of a Streamlined Layout
Switching to drive-in racking eliminates the need to navigate aisles and corners, reducing obstacles and potential damage to upright frames. With pallets resting on drive-in rails, the system provides protection, especially when designed to fit the pallet size.
Forklifts used within this structure often also manage truck loading, minimizing travel distance and wear on the vehicles. Faster and safer pallet access boosts picking rates, enhancing return on investment (ROI).
Consider double-stacking pallets on the bottom level for further efficiency, reducing retrieval time by handling two pallets at once. This is feasible where identical SKUs are stored, ensuring pallet loads remain stable and manageable by forklifts.
Conclusion
Before contacting your sales representative, consider these key points. Proper planning can streamline your decision-making process and save valuable time. While other issues may arise, a thoughtful approach will help you maximize your warehouse potential.
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