Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse

With warehouse space at a premium across Northern Ireland and storage units not always the answer in a busy working environment, you may need to think about reorganising your company’s warehouse. Summer can be a great time to look at inventory, depending on your business but you may find it tiresome to plan a storage strategy and become overwhelmed when you think of pallet racking and shelving. However, making the most of your space can save you money in the long run and even a few inexpensive changes can make life easier for everyone in the warehouse. Racking & Shelving Ltd have been providing innovative storage solutions for 15 years and bring you a number of tips to optimise your warehouse storage space:

Make plans for your future

When you sit down to make a strategy or plan any changes to your warehouse, constantly keep in mind that the space needs to be efficient, profitable and easy to work with. If you plan to install any new technology or storage units, ensure that they are build to last and will meet any future requirements you may have, particularly over the next five years. You need reliable storage solutions that can remain flexible as your business expands. You may need to add space at some point, and if this is in the form of an extension to your current premises, consider how the current shelving may affect that.

Throw out the old

If you have old technology or shelving that keeps causing you problems, then it’s costing you time and money operationally. It’s better to invest now in new pallet racking so that your business can continue to grow. Also consider if anything old is blocking your space? Some old doors take up far more space than new ones, especially in older warehouses. Many door systems have bulky rails in the ceiling or over the doorway. These can be replaced and you’d be amazed how much space they free up. Modern shutters are secure, fold easily and are much more compact, so you can utilise the extra space. This is also true of old lighting, electrics etc.

Reconsider your warehouse layout

Decide if the layout of your warehouse is working for you. Are your shelving units easily accessed by forklifts or other machinery? Do you need additional shelving for one particular product? Are you shelves at a safe height for the safety of your employees? Before you decide to make any extensive structural changes, it’s important to consider all the factors.

Install vertical storage

Once you’ve had a look at the overall layout, you may see that there is space that can be utilised better, especially vertically. Figure out how much space you think you have to work with and talk to the experts at Racking & Shelving Ltd to come up with some storage solutions that can help you.

Get in touch for customised storage solutions

If you want to maximise your warehouse space through the use of new pallet racking or create small parts storage on your mezzanine floor please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Racking & Shelving Ltd on 028 9442 9037 or email info@rslni.com.