Optimizing Storage with Double Deep Reach

Client Overview:

Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation (ABW) is a leading third-party logistics provider serving a diverse customer base across distribution and supply chain operations. With facilities designed to support high-volume throughput and a wide range of SKU profiles, ABW requires storage systems that can balance efficiency, flexibility, and long-term durability.

Operating in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing inventory demands, ABW relies on engineered storage solutions that can support high turnover rates, multiple inventory strategies, and scalable growth within their facilities.

The Challenge

For their Kennesaw, GA facility, ABW needed a storage solution capable of addressing several critical operational demands:

Supporting high-velocity inventory flow with frequent pallet movement
Maximizing storage density within the existing building footprint
Managing a large and diverse SKU mix with flexible storage configurations
Maintaining efficient throughput without creating bottlenecks in retrieval or replenishment
Ensuring long-term system durability and reliability in a high-traffic environment
Delivering a solution that met both performance expectations and cost targets

ABW required a system that could go beyond standard selective racking—one that could increase pallet positions while still enabling efficient warehouse operations and supporting multiple inventory management strategies.

The Solution

Advance Storage Products delivered a custom-engineered double deep selective racking system, tailored to ABW’s specific operational requirements.

Double deep storage was selected as the ideal configuration to provide a balanced approach between increased storage density and operational flexibility. The system was designed to integrate seamlessly with ABW’s distribution processes while maximizing available storage capacity.

Key elements of the solution include:

Over 31,000 pallet positions configured for large-scale capacity
Eight pallet levels high with a top beam elevation of approximately 433 inches
A layout engineered to increase pallet positions per square foot compared to traditional selective racking
Flexibility to support FEFO (First Expired, First Out), LIFO, and other inventory strategies
Structural rack design for long-term durability and reduced maintenance
Optimized aisle and access design to support efficient lift truck operation and throughput

By leveraging Advance’s engineered systems approach, the solution was designed to align directly with ABW’s throughput requirements, storage density goals, and operational flow.

The Result

The completed system delivered measurable performance improvements across ABW’s operation, enabling them to operate more efficiently while supporting ongoing growth.

Key outcomes include:

Achieved ~31,000+ pallet positions, significantly increasing overall storage capacity
Reached utilization rates near 90%, improving inventory efficiency versus traditional layouts
Enhanced ability to manage a high and diverse SKU count
Improved storage density while maintaining operational flexibility and throughput
Reduced space inefficiencies and improved overall warehouse cube utilization
Provided a durable system requiring minimal maintenance in a high-traffic environment

The engineered configuration allowed ABW to maximize storage within their existing facility while still supporting the fast-paced demands of their distribution operations.

Conclusion: Delivering a High-Performance Storage Solution

Through its partnership with Advance, Atlanta Bonded Warehouse implemented a storage solution engineered specifically for its operation—one that successfully balances density, flexibility, and throughput performance.

The double deep racking system enables ABW to:

Increase capacity without expanding footprint
Adapt to changing inventory profiles and operational needs
Maintain high throughput for a demanding distribution environment
Rely on a proven, durable system designed for long-term performance

Backed by Advance’s hands-on project approach and history of successful large-scale installations, the result is a scalable, efficient storage solution that supports ABW’s continued growth and operational success.

About Atlanta Bonded Warehouse:

Atlanta Bonded Warehouse has provided public and contract food-grade, temperature-controlled distribution services for over 60 years. ABW is the leading provider of temperature-controlled warehousing & LTL/TL transportation in the Southeast and also one of the largest logistics companies for confectionary distribution.

Atlanta Bonded Warehouse