1. Maneuverability
A warehouse that is properly designed will allow for easy maneuverability. This means that the rack systems in place work in harmony with the equipment being used in an operation. In automized spaces, this may mean wire-guided forklifts that travel along invisible pathways through the racking system. However, automation is by no means necessary to improve maneuverability in a warehouse or distribution center. All that’s required is that the rack system be placed with the equipment in mind so that there is plenty of room for operators to travel and turn in an aisle.
3. Operational Efficiency
Finally, proper warehouse design and racking can greatly improve operational efficiency. It’s key to productivity that a warehouse or distribution center be laid out in such a way that minimizes time from truck to rack and vice versa. With the right rack system and design in place, seconds that add up to minutes and minutes that add up to hours can be shaved off of the time it takes to transport product around the warehouse or distribution center.
Optimize Your Warehouse Rack
Don’t spend all your time and money to automize when it’s more beneficial to assess your warehouse design and racking system first. By ensuring your warehouse racking is optimized for maneuverability, storage space, and operational efficiency, your operation stands to greatly improve efficiency and productivity.
Schedule a free consultation today with one of our warehouse specialists to discuss how you can best improve operations.