Designing the Perfect Warehouse Storage Solution

Designing the Perfect Warehouse Storage Solution in Alberta

Looking to enhance your storage or revamp your current setup in Alberta? When planning your warehouse layout and pallet rack system, certain elements are pivotal. This guide will walk you through the process and shed light on the best storage rack options for your unique storage and fulfillment needs.

Maximizing Space in Warehouses:

The dimensions of your warehouse in Alberta will influence rack heights, depths, worker movement, and space for material handling equipment. Expert storage system designers will factor in all building aspects (like square footage, ceiling height, obstructions, and dock door placement) to fine-tune your system.

Understanding Your Product Profile:

A thorough inventory review is the next step. The specifics of the items you’re storing, including their size, shape, weight, and pallet type, will guide your storage choices and the material (e.g., roll-formed or structural steel) for your pallet rack frames and beams.

Inventory Movement. It’s essential to evaluate:

· Inventory Rotation: FIFO or LIFO rotation will suggest certain industrial storage rack choices.
· Inventory Throughput: Gauge how much of your inventory is static vs. dynamic and its movement speed. Are there seasonal changes? What growth are you planning for?
· Picking Accessibility: Which items are picked as a full pallet, and which are broken into cases?

Top Industrial Storage Rack Systems:

· Selective pallet rack: Ideal for high-throughput, low SKU density.
· Push-back pallet rack: High-density solution for LIFO storage.
· Drive-in/drive-through pallet rack: Best for large quantities of similar products.
· Pallet flow storage rack: Perfect for FIFO storage of perishable goods.
· Cantilever rack: For awkward-sized items like furniture and tires.
· Carton flow systems: FIFO storage for full & split-case picking.
· Pick modules: A multi-level system combining pallet and carton storage.

Safety and Accessories in Alberta Warehouses:

No storage rack system in Alberta is complete without safety features. Guide rails, upright protectors, sprinkler systems, and more are essential. Also, consider dock accessories, doors, mezzanines, and stairs to meet all OSHA requirements and boost efficiency.

Trimet Storage Solutions: Your Alberta Expert

Trimet Storage Solutions is Alberta’s premier full-service company, providing expert guidance from the initial design to installation and beyond.