Designing an effective rack system for a cold storage facility involves a thorough analysis of both general warehousing factors and the unique operational challenges presented by low-temperature environments. While many of the core considerations—such as pallet count, building dimensions, and seismic factors—mirror those of ambient storage, cold storage introduces several additional layers of complexity due […]
Comparison of Picking Operations and Their Benefits
3 months ago
Picking operations are critical to the distribution lifecycle, as they directly impact productivity, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Below is a comparison of different types of picking operations, highlighting their benefits and challenges in the context of the distribution lifecycle: Pushback Racking Benefit: High storage density and flexibility, allowing multiple SKUs at different levels. This helps […]
Exploring Efficiency Gains Across Sectors Semi-automated pallet shuttle systems have emerged as a transformative solution for industries grappling with the growing demands of storage and logistics. By automating key processes in the storage and retrieval of pallets, these systems significantly improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and minimize damage to racks and goods. As businesses […]
Drive-In Systems: What You Need To Know
3 years ago
Drive-In systems are designed to provide many years of safe storage in high frequency loading service. They offer the ability to store a large amount of similar SKUs in a small storage area. Selectivity is sacrificed, but storage density is outstanding. In a drive-in system, a lift truck drives into the rack to access pallets […]
Prior to loading the pushback system: Check the quality of your pallets – If using standard Lo-Pro Pushback your pallet should have 5 left to right bottom boards in good condition and properly fastened. Double check to make sure there is no overhang from a pallet because this could cause the cart to hang […]
A comprehensive safety protocol is important for maintaining a culture of checks and balances amongst management and employees to mitigate as much potential risk as possible and to keep warehouse employees and equipment safe. Here are some suggestions to promote safety in your warehouse operations. COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Communication between management and employees in the…
The grocery industry has evolved to meet customer demand during the pandemic and is just now understanding what the new buying cycle looks like moving forward. Having to adjust to meet buying preferences while continuously being hit with volatile shifts in the market exposed flaws in the grocery supply chain in 2020. Consumer panic buying…
What advantages can automation bring to your warehouse operations? Depending on throughput level, warehouse footprint, storage density and real-time inventory requirements, an automated material handling system can benefit a warehouse across all operations while mitigating (eliminating in many cases) all the risk and damage associated with employee-run warehouse configurations. Here are the main advantages to…
5 Repair Options for Damaged Pallet Rack
5 years ago
Rack Replacement – Replacement of damaged rack components with identical parts approved by the OEM is recommended when the OEM can be identified and when original or revised engineering documentation is available. When load-bearing components of a rack structure are replaced with components that are not identical, the owner should request an engineering evaluation to…
Pallet Flow: 7 Things To Consider
5 years ago
Pallet flow systems are one of the most efficient ways to cube a warehouse. The pallets are loaded first in – first out, can vary from 2 deep to 35 deep, and can go 2 to 5 high (in most cases). A loading aisle and a discharge aisle are required for a pallet flow system. …