Heavy Duty Racking

Racking is commonly used for storing heavier items such as oilfield parts , engines, gearboxes and other heavier items. Companies such as http://www.storage-systems.ca/heavyduty.html and http://www.jinyu-trading.com/products/standard-racking/heavy-duty-racking specialize in creating heavy duty racking systems designed around the type of products you will be storing on the racking. Easily to adjust, depending on the size of the items heavy duty racking creates an easy to use system for your stock controllers and order pickers to safely access the desired items (subject to taking the necessary safety precautions).

It is wise to have the shelving set up by professionals who know exactly how to set up your shelving , improperly contructed shelving can be potentially fatal, don’t risk it have the shelving professionally installed.

Why Shelving Can Make Your Business More Effective

For many online business work sell parts and other smaller items having an effective shelving and storage system can add up to some serious time saving when picking orders.

For smaller items boxes can be placed on shelves, the boxes should be cleared coded and all shelving isles should be numbered or lettered e.g isle 4 box 27. This makes finding the particular item quick and easy for the picker. These locations can be entered into your picking software enabling the system to locate the item immediately when orders are placed and the picking order sheet printed off.

Some time should be spent seeing what products are fast sellers and giving these products a quicker access route from the position the picker will start their orders. Upper level shelving should be reserved for stock and again, placed for quick and easy replenishment of popular selling items. In some cases it may be possible to use sliding shelving for smaller but similar items.

There are many Singapore Shelving companies who can quickly help find a suitable shelving for your businesses requirements. If you studied the larger online retailers who hold stock you would soon find they put alot of thought into their shelving systems. The faster orders are dispatched the happier the customer will be. An extra 100 orders dispatched per day due to a more effective shelving system means 100 more satisfied customers per day, thank can’t be a bad thing can it ?

Wire Mesh Shelving, What Is It and Why Use It

Wire mesh shelving is often covered in chrome both to protect the wire itself and to give it a more attractive finish to the eye. This makes it particularly appealing for smaller shops where space is limited and stock may actually be on display in order to save space.

Both practical due to it’s flexible configurations and attractive, clean appearance wire meshing shelving is understandably popular with retailers, large or small. easy to set up, with a range of designs it offers the retailer a practical way to store and sell products, so serving a dual purpose.

With a wide range of configurations available your local supplier will be able to help you measure up and ensure you have adequate shelving for your purpose. Using the different width available this offers the retailer to the opportunity to highlight items such as jumpers and trousers, and on the lower shelving of the display , using a narrow grade of wire mesh shelving, highlight shoes and other footwear that compliments the clothing being displayed. This ensures no area of your retail display is wasted and maximizes your expenditure laid out on purchasing the shelving.

It is also important to ensure you are using the correct shelving for your needs see HERE for more information on using the correct type of shelving.

Using The Right Shelving For Your Storage Needs

One key factor in maximizing storage space, and let’s face it, that’s what shelving is for, is to use the right shelving for your needs. Many factors need to be taken into account.

Weight.

If you are storing light items it is unlikely you will need to reinforced or heavy duty metal or wood platform shelving in order to store your items. However if you are storing heavy items such as car gearboxes or engines you will need to plan your shelving and ensure the shelving meets all the legal requirements, there may also be a maximum limit on the height heavy items can be stacked, for safety.

Accessibility.

Certain items may need to be accessed quickly, it is wise to ensure these items are easy to get to, speeding up order processing. Surplus stock is usually stored on high level shelving and only taken down to replenish lower shelved stock.

Safety.

Safety always comes first, stock on higher shelves should have barriers to prevent items falling. In some cases gated shelving with locks will provide more safety, as well as security. When removing pallets from high level shelving, 2 assistants should accompany the forklift, within a safe distance, and ensure no other people are within the immediate vicinity.