Help! I’ve Run out of Space in My Northern Ireland Warehouse

Help! I’ve Run out of Space in My Northern Ireland Warehouse

Any warehouse manager will know the feeling of dread when a delivery is coming in, and there’s simply no place to put it. It can often happen during busy seasons, or when the warehouse is in disarray, and it can lead to chaos. Many commercial rents in Northern Ireland are on the rise, so in areas such as Antrim, struggling for space can be a common problem. However, with some organisation and de-cluttering, you can create more space such as storage units , and also make your warehouse a better place to work.

Organise your shelves

When people are picking in your warehouse, they should be able to find the things they need as quickly as possible, and good shelving helps them do so. There should be a flow to your system, clear labelling, and categorisation. Adding more shelves is a quick way to add more space in an emergency, but it’s important to keep it organised, or things soon become chaotic.

Declutter

Lots of things found in a warehouse simply don’t need to be there, and some ways you can declutter include:

·Cutting down on personal items

·Recycling packaging materials as soon as possible

·Getting rid of obsolete stock – either sell it off or dispose of it

·Having plenty of recycling spots around the warehouse

You should make sure there are places to put every item in your warehouse, from tools to personal belongings, perhaps adding lockers for staff to minimise what’s being taken onto the floor, creating more space for stock.

Add a mezzanine

If you are rapidly expanding and can’t keep up with space demands, then you might want to consider adding mezzanine floors . Many warehouses in Northern Ireland have been built with lots of vertical space, so building upwards is an easy way to add storage space, and you can often add a floor with a quick turnaround time.

Put unused items into storage

Most businesses have stock or tools that they don’t need regular access to, but they can’t throw away. In these situations, it makes sense to use self-storage in the local area to keep items accessible, yet not taking up precious warehouse space. This is great for seasonal stock too, as you can ensure the items that are commonly being picked are front and centre, and less popular items stored away.

Use flexible storage

Many warehouses go through busy and quiet periods, so it makes sense to use storage solutions that can grow when you need them. Modular systems such as pallet racking make it easy to add more shelves without a long lead time, or to adjust the shelving to suit your needs. For example, when you need different sized shelving or are bringing in new products.

For fast and easy storage solutions, contact Racking + Shelving Ltd, 10 Fergusons Way, Kilbegs Business Park, Kilbegs Road, Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 4LZ. Call us on 028 9442 9037 or e-mail info@rslni.com and we’ll get back to you.