Discover 14 Easy Ways to Improve Storage in your Warehouse – Part 2

The next 7 performance-boosting strategies you need to know

We hope you found Part 1 of our investigation into improving your warehouse performance useful. Warehouse space is a real cost to business where easy savings can be made. Here are the next seven strategies that show you how.

8. Right-size your slots

Match the size and sales of the item to the right-sized pick slot to maximise the use of the picking slot cube. Having various sizes of picking slots can facilitate this process.

9. Use off-site locations for overstock

If you store large quantities of excess inventory for several items, consider some type of offsite storage for the excess. This will free up space in your warehouse for your fulfilment operations.

10. Optimise aisle width

How wide do your warehouse aisles need to be? Try to design the minimum width required to match the material handling equipment used without compromising operating efficiency.

11. Depth of storage

Review your depth of storage. For example, you may want to consider double-depth racking for some items.

12. Supplies storage

If you have to store supplies or packing materials, try and manage the inventory to avoid overstocks.

13. Dock use

If you have separate shipping and receiving docks, consider combining them to save space.

14. Mezzanine floor installation

Consider installing a mezzanine floor to house functions that do not require high-bay storage. Mezzanine floors are largely permanent but can help maximise use of your warehouse space.

Want some help optimising your warehouse operations?

Remember, by regularly evaluating your warehouse management processes you can lower your operational costs and get your warehouse functioning at optimum efficiency. If you’d like some friendly advice on improving your warehouse operations, talk to us today.