When is the Right Time to Redesign your Warehouse?

Is the lack of storage space in one's warehouse causing frustration? This is a common problem - space inefficiency is something that can develop in even the most successful warehouse and distribution centers. It's is generally an indicator that one's business and inventory have expanded beyond one's expectations. If one's inventory is beginning to crowd and outpace capacity, it's time to rethink and recalibrate one's space with more metal storage shelves. Here are a few signs that it's time to redesign the warehouse.

Misused Space

The most obvious sign that a redesign is needed is misappropriated space. A facility walk-through with potential capacity in mind will demonstrate. Is there available space that is not being employed? Every volume inch of warehouse matters, and the ability to install as many shelving units as safely possible within it is crucial.

While it is possible to over-utilize space, for example by keeping aisles too close together, this can be avoided by taking the to develop a proper organizational system and expansion plan for one's inventory. Mistakes can be extremely costly and result in product damage - or worse, injured employees.

If a facility walk-through reveals any of these issues, it's time to recalibrate one's storage capacity. One can consider an architectural plan to engineer and install new industrial storage systems that offer enough vertical space for storage. This can reduce the square footage that shelves normally require, and will enable additional shelving to be installed safely, with proper aisle width for employees and warehouse vehicles to move through with ease.

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Contact Details :

Western Pacific Storage Solutions

300 E. Arrow Highway, San Dimas,

California 91773

Phone No: (800) 732-9777

Email: customerservice@wpss.com