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Pallet Flow: 7 Things To Consider

3 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. …

What Type Of Warehouse Picking Is Right For Your Operation?

5 years ago

3 Benefits Of Omni-Channel Distribution Integration

5 years ago

Omnichannel – “A multi-channel approach to sales that seeks to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience, whether they are shopping online from a desktop or mobile device, by telephone or in a brick and mortar store.” Ecommerce and the Amazon effect have affected the distribution landscape in such a way that it may no […]

FIFO vs LIFO Inventory Flow

5 years ago

FIFO (First In, First Out) – An inventory flow where the first item in is the first item to leave the warehouse or racking solution. Stock Keeping Units (SKU’s) enter and the first in is the first to leave a DC or warehouse. This type of inventory flow is ideal for perishable goods and SKU […]

How to Make a Rack System That Lasts 20 Years

6 years ago

When properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained, a pallet rack system will provide years of safe, trouble-free service. When properly engineered, pallet rack systems are loaded well within their ultimate design capacity and the stress caused by day-to-day loading and unloading cause virtually no “wear” to the structural components. If properly used and not damaged, we […]

How Much Weight Can a Rack System Hold?

6 years ago

While this is one of the most frequently asked questions, the answer is unfortunately, “it depends”. How much weight a rack system can hold depends on a number of factors including: Load Beam Capacity: The first step in determining a rack system capacity is what weight can each pair of beams hold. Beam capacity varies […]

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a New Distribution Center

7 years ago

Designing a new distribution center is a complicated process involving numerous factors that must be addressed to ensure success. After observing thousands of rack system project installations, below are a few common mistakes that we have seen made during the design process that either delay or slow the opening of the facility, or longer term […]

by John Krummell
Cold Storage, Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, Grocery, Picking, Racking
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What are the different types of rack and why select one vs. another?

7 years ago

There are many different types of pallet racking configurations that can be selected by end users depending on their storage needs. They range from low density selective rack all the way to high-density pushback , drive in, and pallet flow systems. Each configuration has advantages and disadvantages: Selective Pallet Rack: Single selective pallet rack is […]

What is the difference Between Structural and Roll Form Rack?

7 years ago

A pallet rack system’s basic function is to help warehouse operators to improve the storage density of their facilities by storing pallets vertically to make use of the vertical space in the warehouse efficiently. Pallet racks can be configured in a wide variety of ways to meet customer’s needs ranging from low density, high selectivity […]

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Pallet Flow: 7 Things To Consider

What Type Of Warehouse Picking Is Right For Your Operation?

3 Benefits Of Omni-Channel Distribution Integration

FIFO vs LIFO Inventory Flow

How to Make a Rack System That Lasts 20 Years

How Much Weight Can a Rack System Hold?

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a New Distribution Center

What are the different types of rack and why select one vs. another?

What is the difference Between Structural and Roll Form Rack?

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