Expert Tips for Designing an Efficient Warehouse Racking Layout

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• 10 Expert Tips for Designing an Efficient
  Warehouse Racking Layout

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• Analyze Warehouse Space and Workflow

• Assessing your available space and understanding
  the workflow within your warehouse is the first
  step in designing your warehouse layout.
• A well-designed layout should reduce travel time
  and enable workers, goods, and equipment to
  navigate the warehouse and operate without
  hindrance. This will allow your warehouse to
  function smoothly.

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• Categorize and Organize Products

• What types of products do you store?
• If you store perishable items such as food or
  medicine, a first in first out racking system
  (FIFO) is the way to go.
• If you store products with no expiry dates, then
  the last in first out (LIFO) inventory management
  system is ideal for your warehouse.
• Once you understand your inventory, you can group
  similar products and use the appropriate racking
  system for each.

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• Optimize Aisle Widths and Rack Spacing

• The aisle is the space between the racks.
• It is the passageway for the workers and
  equipment to move through.
• You want to ensure that the forklift can turn
  well while loading and unloading the goods in the
  aisle, so you must ensure that aisle width is
  adequate for smooth navigation but also to avoid
  any unnecessary wasted space.

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• Utilize Vertical Space Efficiently

• You can make the most of your warehouses
  vertical space by installing a mezzanine above a
  floor-level process, narrowing your aisles, and
  adopting narrow aisle lift trucks. 

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• Consider Accessibility and Inventory Management

• A good layout design should allow for easy access
  to inventory items.
• Assessing your warehousing requirements will help
  you select the appropriate racking type that
  ensures seamless accessibility and efficient
  management of your inventory.

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• Incorporate Safety Measures

• Your warehouse must comply with safety
  regulations.
• It must be designed in a way that prevents the
  risk of accidents or damage to your inventory.
• You should implement proper safety protocols such
  as clear pathways, guardrails, and adequate
  lighting for visibility.

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• Implement Clear Signage and Labelling Systems

• Clear signage and labelling in the warehouse help
  employees navigate faster and locate items
  easily.
• Properly labelled racks, aisles, or shelves will
  enhance accuracy and speed during inventory
  management.

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• Design Efficient Loading and Unloading Areas

• Allocating dedicated spaces for loading and
  unloading activities is also important for smooth
  operation in the warehouse.
• If you have enough space, you should build your
  loading and unloading areas in the warehouse.
• This will allow easy access to the docking point
  and allows trucks to connect easily and unload
  products directly inside the building.
• If you have limited space, however, a forklift
  transfers products from trucks to the warehouse,
  where they are placed in the reception area.

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• Consider Future Scalability and Flexibility

• If you plan to increase your warehouse storage
  space in the future, you should design a layout
  that allows for scalability.
• Consider adjustable racking systems and modular
  designs that can be easily reconfigured to
  accommodate changing inventory requirements.

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  ing-efficient-warehouse-racking-layout/

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• Perform Ongoing Evaluation and Continuous
  Improvement

• Lastly, regularly evaluating your warehouses
  efficiency to see areas that need improvement is
  very important.
• Welcome feedback from the staff and implement
  necessary adjustments to enhance productivity. 

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• Talk to the Team at Canadian Rack Technologies
  Inc.

• Designing an efficient warehouse racking layout
  can help optimize storage space, increase
  inventory accessibility, and boost overall
  efficiency. With these 10 expert tips, youll be
  well-equipped to create a warehouse racking
  layout that drives success in your business.
• Canadian Rack Technologies Inc. is one of the
  leading distributors of high-quality and fully
  customizable storage racks in Toronto, Ontario.
  Weve worked with a number of warehouses across
  the province over the years to help maximize
  their operations and improve space efficiency.
  Contact us today to learn more about our
  products. 

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