eBook - Warehouse Solutions (EM21060) - Book - Page 4
CONSIDER ADDITIONAL
INTERDEPENDENT FACTORS
In the second configuration, the dock doors are
located on opposite sides of the building. The
ideal layout for this type of facility is an I-shaped
flow where products are received at one end of
the facility and shipped out at the other end, with
racks in between running parallel to the doors.
The following are additional key factors that
must be considered when establishing and
supporting your warehouse workflow. Each one
can influence and be influenced by the layout
of the other. They also can have an effect on
productivity, efficiency and safety.
The third type of door placement is when the
building is L-shaped, with openings to the facility
located on adjacent sides at a 90-degree angle.
This means the flow must be L-shaped, with the
main storage at the base of the L-shaped facility.
STORAGE RATIO
This is the ratio of productivity vs. space
utilization, or how quickly you turn product.
This can depend on many factors, including
the type of forklifts and racks used, the shape
of your inventory, product expiration dates,
the number and size of pallets you need to
store and whether or not you use automated
storage solutions like pallet shuttle systems.
You must ensure that your forklift operators
have enough room to maneuver comfortably
and efficiently without wasting available space
Considering and
establishing key factors is
important. Each can have
an effect on productivity,
efficiency and safety.
or damaging product, racking or equipment.
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