Category: Warehouse Basics
Strategies to Reduce Warehousing Costs
How do I optimize my warehouse for space and productivity? How do I narrow the aisles in my racking? How do I save labor and time in my warehouse operation? How do I improve my warehousing processes? How do I reduce my insurance costs for my warehouse operation? How do I save electricity in my warehouse? How do I save on propane costs for my forklift fleet? These questions answered and more.
Lift Trucks Explained – A Materials Handling Primer
New to materials handling? Thinking about buying a lift truck and were wondering about the different types and uses of material handling equipment? Here is primer on the various types and uses of what most people refer to as “forklifts”.
Space Utilization and the Rule of 4
Discover how to increase your storage utilization in your warehouse pallet racking to 87.5% using the rule of 4. This article explains the concepts used when designing warehouse storage strategies and what types of racking to employ.
Pros and Cons of Pallet Racking
Learn the different types of storage methods for the warehouse including: Strengths and Weaknesses of Bulk Stacking, Selective Racking, Double Deep Rack, Push Back, Pallet Flow, Deep Lane Dense shelving.
How to charge and care for forklift batteries
Battery maintenance guide: What is proper way to care for a forklift battery? When charging forklift batteries, you need to follow these simple rules: cool, clean, water, charge, discharge, rotate. This article explains what to do on a daily, weekly and monthly bases.
