Warehousing Storage

Warehousing Storage

One of the first steps that must be taken in order to craft a warehouse that’s functional and organized is to select your storage system (or systems). Naturally, this is not a choice that should be taken lightly; warehouse storage systems are a major capital investment that, depending on the design and the way they fit into your warehouse floor plan and processes, can either help or hurt your throughput.

Because there are several different categories of warehouse storage systems on the market today, it’s key to get acquainted with the options before being sold on one that might not complement your layout or support your need for flexibility.

To better expose you to the big world of warehouse storage systems, we’ve compiled a list of the 6 most common types:

• Static Shelving
• Pallet Racking

As the name suggests, static shelves are storage mechanisms that are designed to stay in one place. For the most part, they are meant to hold inventory that is fairly lightweight (a few hundred pounds per shelf). It’s commonly used for storing inventory that needs continuous replenishment.

Because they’re not compatible with forklifts, static shelving is generally used with inventory that must be manually picked, placed, and/or organized. For your larger inventory, invest in a wide-span shelving system, which can hold more weight and can be used in higher-elevation configurations.