Did you know that in 2020, e-commerce represented over 16% of total global retail sales? The rise in online ordering, particularly in retail, has also brought an increase in returns. Customers who purchase online are sacrificing the assurance that comes with purchasing in brick-and-mortar stores for the convenience of having that product delivered to their […]
When working with our clients, we like to tour their facilities to find opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize their operations. One common issue we run into is honeycombing, which is essentially dead space – horizontally or vertically – in a warehouse that results in hidden operational costs. To be more exact in […]
Our goal is to assist our clients with any type of warehouse transition. We understand that selling or moving your current material handling equipment such as pallet rack, shelving, mezzanine, conveyor, etc, can provide a large headache. We would like to help you resolve that issue. Are you closing down or consolidating one or more of […]
Whether it is time to reconfigure your operations within a warehouse or design a new warehouse, a common goal in the design team is to get the most capacity out of each square foot of the facility. Wasted space – both horizontally and vertically – means lost potential revenue because, by default, you are not […]
We are pleased to welcome Matt Bangert to the Storage Solutions Team! Matt joins us as our Director of Automation/Technology Sales, and he will be working from his home in Columbus, Ohio.
For a variety of reasons including foreclosure, mergers, acquisitions, or downsizing, companies may decide (or are forced) to consolidate and/or close some of their facilities in an effort to minimize expenses. This process can be much more difficult than some might expect and can be the cause of some very large headaches if not handled […]
As the industry continues to change rapidly in response to increasing delivery expectations as a result of e-commerce, warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers are looking for ways to increase profitability and productivity within their facilities. But along with the potential for industry growth comes a rise in steel prices, which inevitably have a profound […]
In the same way that one would evaluate the benefits of purchasing a car for themselves, many warehouse managers are consistently assessing whether to buy new or used warehouse equipment in their facilities. Most of the same variables apply. Do you want something sleek and new? Is long-term or short-term cost more important to you? […]
Among the most valuable lessons we have learned from a chaotic 2020 is the premium an organization can place on being proactive. Between COVID-19, natural disasters, and the typical peaks and valleys of a fiscal year, many learned the value of planning for the unexpected, recognizing trends early in their lifecycle, and the importance of […]
What is Pallet Flow Rack? Pallet flow rack is selective rack placed back-to-back to allow for more storage space. Inclined conveyor wheel sections are installed in the rack, enabling back-loaded pallets to flow via gravity to the front or pick face. Pallet flow rack consists of: Pallet Rack Gravity Flow Rails Gravity Flow Speed Controllers […]
