CASE STUDY:
In 4,000 sq. ft. (200′ x 20′), the following number of bays can be laid out:
- Drive-In Rack: 42 bays (56″ c/c bays) x 5 high x 5 deep x 1 wide = 1,050 pallet positions
- Pushback: 24 bays (100″ c/c bays) x 5 high x 5 deep x 2 wide = 1,200 pallet positions
| Drive – In | Pushback | Improvement | |
| Rack Pallet Positions | 1,050 | 1,200 | 14% |
| SKU’s | 42 | 240 | 471% |
| Utilization | 50% | 80% | 22% |
| Usable Pallet Positions | 735 | 1,080 | 46% |
| Cost/Pallet Stored | $107 | $111 | <4%> |
Pushback rack improves existing warehouse storage density up to 25% by eliminating aisles required in a selective rack environment. In addition, the pushback stores multiple SKU’s and the front loading/unloading capabilities reduce labor costs when compared to drive-in pallet rack systems.