eBook - Warehouse Solutions (EM21060) - Book - Page 10
A CUSTOMIZED WAREHOUSE RACKING SOLUTION
One size does not fit all. To determine the customized warehouse racking solution that best fits your
space and storage requirements, there are several critical components to consider, including:
Product type, size, weight
and expected throughput
— the number of units your
warehouse processes over
a period of time.
Warehouse storage ratio —
the measure of occupied
space versus available
storage space.
Types of storage needed
(narrow aisle, high-density
or bulk storage).
These factors influence the types of forklifts you need to purchase or determine any changes you
may need to make to your existing fleet to ensure the desired performance level.
You must also familiarize yourself with the
various building codes to ensure your rack
system is compliant. Fire protection is an
essential element of warehouse safety, and it is
of the utmost importance to understand safety
standards for sprinkler systems, pallet racking
configurations and other factors that, if ignored,
could lead to catastrophic results. It is also
essential to familiarize yourself with any building
codes related to rack design and configuration
that may be unique to your municipality or other
agencies with jurisdiction. Compliance not only
mitigates the odds of construction delays, but
it is also a key component to creating a strong
safety culture.
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