Category: Design a Warehouse
Very Narrow Aisles in a Warehouse
What are the advantages and disadvantages of very narrow aisle turret trucks? The pros and cons of swing reach vna forklift trucks are discussed to help you evaluate whether to convert your warehouse to a narrower aisle layout.
Pallet Rack Design
Identify style of pallet racking from pictures and drawings. Pallet rack types are easily identified using this guide. Warehouse pallet rack identification is easy with the photos provided.
Video Tour: IKEA distribution center
See automated full pallet stackers operating a extraordinary heights. Also show are orderpicking pallet trucks.
Profiling – ABCs of Warehousing and Distribution
Based on the number of lines per order, learn how to design a warehouse pick operation. Areas discussed include slotting, velocity, ABC analysis, 80-20 rule for the warehouse, and if you company owns both the distribution center and the retails stores, the benefits of slotting by store aisles.
Warehouse Planning Guide
Helpful Guide to running a warehouse: A plan for a warehouse is an important step in running a successful warehousing or distribution operation. This artilcle describes how to create a warehousing and distribution plan. By having a plan, you are putting on paper the conditions upon which you are making strategic decisions for your warehousing and distribution operation.
