We recently completed a project for a new regional parts distribution center for heavy-duty mining equipment in the Southwest United States. For this project, we had to configure a system that could accommodate various part sizes, ranging from small hardware (nuts and bolts) to extremely large and heavy items that need to be moved with […]
To put it simply, it depends! Lots of factors come into play when deciding what type of pallet rack best suits your operation. Cost Size of the facility The clearance height of the facility’s ceiling What type of product is stored Size of pallets used What is the product turn around What kind of forklift […]
2020 is over now, and with all the disruption and uncertainty throughout the year, there were undoubtedly plenty of learning opportunities presented to business owners. What did you learn? Where do you stand at the outset of this new year? Do you have excess inventory? Have the circumstances of 2020 led you to have the […]
We are so happy to announce that Robert Luiser has joined Storage Solutions as our Director of Drafting!
We’re happy to announce that Jason Blackney has joined Storage Solutions! He will be serving as our Vice President of Solutions Development.
Some people call the “Amazon Effect” a disruption. Some people recognize it as an evolution of the retail market. While both may be true, one thing we all can agree on is how consumers are changing their expectations on delivery – both in terms of timing and specificity. However, the “Amazon Effect” is not changing […]
There is a rapidly growing market for interest in automation solutions, especially in response to the COVID-19 crisis that has reshaped supply chains globally, nationally, and locally. Before the crisis began, businesses of all types were slowly shifting to support e-commerce. However, when the pandemic hit, that shift suddenly forced those interested in these solutions […]
We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Stewart to our growing company! Ryan joins us as a Project Manager for our National Accounts team.
“Each picking” is a common style of order picking in the rising world of order fulfillment through e-commerce channels. With each picking, individual products or SKUs are selected from a storage medium instead of choosing an entire case or pallet. Once the order is complete, the picker transports the order to a packing area to […]
There can be many reasons why a distribution center or warehouse would increase storage density within their facility. Perhaps the company has grown but does not feel that investing in a new facility is the right move. Maybe they are changing their inventory strategy to combat future disruptions in the supply chain, so they want […]
