5 Questions Before You Buy Warehouse Racking....
WAREHOUSE STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS YOUR GROWTH
5 QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY WAREHOUSE RACKING
A smarter layout starts with the right questions
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QUESTION 1
WHAT ARE YOU STORING?
- Standard pallets or mixed sizes?
- Uniform SKUs or varied products?
- Fragile, long, bulky, or odd-shaped items?
Different products need different rack strategies.
QUESTION 2
HOW FAST DOES INVENTORY MOVE?
- Fast movers need quick access
- Slow movers may benefit from denser storage
- Your rack should match your inventory flow
FAST MOVERS
SLOW MOVERS
Storage density only works if it supports daily movement.
QUESTION 3
WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL ACCESS THE RACK?
- Reach truck
- Sit-down forklift
- Order picker
- Walkie stacker
Equipment affects aisle width, rack depth, and usable height.
USABLE HEIGHT
RACK DEPTH
AISLE WIDTH
QUESTION 4
DENSITY OR ACCESSIBILITY?
MORE SELECTIVE
- Easier access
- Faster picking
- More aisles
VS.
MORE DENSE
- More pallet positions
- Better space use
- Less selectivity
The best answer is often balance, not maximum density.
QUESTION 5
DOES THE BUILDING SUPPORT THE DESIGN?
- Clear ceiling height
- Sprinkler clearance
- Column locations
- Slab condition and floor flatness
- Dock and traffic flow
SPRINKLER CLEARANCE
18" MIN.
CLEAR CEILING HEIGHT
32'-0"
Good rack design has to fit the building, not just the drawing.
SMART RACKING IS AN OPERATIONS DECISION
- Improve flow
- Protect safety
- Use space wisely
- Support future growth
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