How can storage shelves be placed to make the most effective use of space
Feb 22 , 2019
01 Storage shelf placement design points.
First,the category of the material on the shelf and the container of the material. The size requirements of the shelves are related to the materials or containers. The size can be customized, and if the recommended size is given by the shelf supplier, it will be relatively professional and can better utilize the space. Second, shelf handling equipment. Whether there is already a stacking device for racks, and if so, it is necessary to consider various factors such as the reversal radius of the device and the width of the device. Third, the load-bearing level on the ground of the warehouse itself, this number needs to be obtained from the contractor. Special attention should be paid to heavy-duty racking. Last, incoming and outgoing methods and storage time of stored materials. There can be various materials with different storage times in the warehouse, which requires thinking about the way in and out of the warehouse or the storage method to find a really suitable way of placing the storage shelves that can achieve a higher space utilization rate.
02 Storage shelf placement skills
First, in the placement of storage shelves, some people often pay attention to how many storage shelves can be placed, thinking that the more storage shelves are placed, the higher the utilization rate of the warehouse, but the feasibility and convenience of actual operation will often be ignored. Second, The placement of products is closely related to the overall appearance. In the storage shelves, the requirements for the placement of products lie in the particularity of the goods, mainly whether they can be stacked, hung, vertically, horizontally, or in bulk. The design of storage shelves should ensure that the goods have an appropriate area and space when they are stored, so that the goods can be effectively arranged in a horizontal arrangement to show the difference of their varieties. Third, the labeling of goods should face the channel, not only the outer layer to the channel, but also all the labeling of goods should face the channel, facing the same direction, so that the staff can always work smoothly, without interrupting the work to confirm the labeling.
In fact, whether it is a professional importer of shelves or customers in other industries, the planning of warehouse shelves is a large investment, so we recommend that you must consider carefully when planning in the early stage, so as to avoid some problems in the process of use