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It’s imperative that a warehouse owner looks for ways to optimise space throughout their warehouse, regardless of how big or small it might be. This not only allows warehouse workers to accommodate extra inventory, as and when received, but it also aids in keeping a warehouse clean, tidy and free of debris.
With the right equipment and organisation, compact pallet racking systems will be able to provide a warehouse with a wealth of benefits, if your premises aren’t lacking in space. The equipment you’ll need, all of which is available from us here at Multy Lift, in order to make the most of your compact pallet racking storage systems include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Electric forklifts
- LPG forklifts
- Powered pallet trucks
- Reach trucks
- Order pickers
- Warehouse stackers
- Scissor lifts
1. Compact pallet racking in the warehouse is a more efficient use of space
Arguably, one of the main advantages of compact pallet racking is how well they can optimise even the tightest of spaces in the smallest of warehouses. Warehouse owners will understand that space is at a premium, but compact warehouse racking allows even the roof space to be utilised.
With the right material handling equipment, such as reach trucks and forklifts, you’ll be able to load and unload stock with complete ease, without having to worry about how you’ll be able to access your inventory or where you’re going to put it. The best warehouse racking for making use of vertical space are: selective pallet racking and mobile pallet racking.
2. Compact warehouse pallet racking will help to fulfil orders in a timely manner
When organised appropriately, and with the right equipment, warehouse racking can be extremely helpful when it comes to fulfilling orders as quickly as possible. This is because all of your warehouse workers will know exactly where everything is and how far up the racking it’s located.
As such, they’ll be able to plan ahead and reserve the relevant machinery in order to fulfil the incoming order. Warehouse management systems (WMS) are also useful in this sense because it can help employees to be ready to meet the demands of their customers, no matter how busy it might be.
3. Warehouse racking will reduce the amount of damage done to stock and inventory during the handling & transportation process
More storage allows a warehouse owner to spread inventory out across several shelves. This will alleviate the issues found when trying to pile too many boxes onto one shelf. Not only is this a health and safety hazard, as it could fall off onto an employee, but it could damage the racking itself, the inventory you house and any equipment nearby.
The cost of repairing or replacing objects that are damaged could be detrimental to your business, so it’s important that steps are taken to protect the stock you have and ensure it’s housed safely. One of the ways to do this is by implementing extra storage space if you don’t already have it.
This allows you to spread out the stock you have across multiple locations whilst still being highly-organised. The more space there is around your inventory, the easier it will be to restrain them effectively, such as clipping down heavy packages.
4. Pallet racking in the warehouse allows for maximum flexibility
This is especially relevant if you’re a smaller warehouse business because you’ll be able to plan ahead for any expansions or growth of your company without having to worry about implementing extra storage solutions in the future.
If you’re already set for business development, then you won’t have to worry about running out of space and having to spend excessive amounts of money buying or renting out larger premises.
.Warehouse racking can be made exceptionally tall or it can be reduced in size as and when required, allowing for maximum flexibility regardless of the industry you’re in or the size of your company or workforce.
Multy Lift have been supplying customers throughout the UK with high-quality, robust material handling equipment for over three decades. With new and used forklifts to choose from, with each one available in different fuel types, to new and second-hand warehouse equipment that includes reach trucks, pallet trucks and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice when looking to Multy Lift for your every material handling need. For more information about the machinery we have available or to discuss our storage options, get in touch with a member of our expert team today – we’re always happy to hear from you.
