Limited warehouse space is an
age-old problem. Once warehouse space begins to
run tight, you have basically two options: save
space where you are, or invest in new space. Before
you spend a fortune in construction, rent, and
moving trucks, there are dozens of steps you can
take to make the most of the warehouse space you
have. Here are a few tips on improving your current
warehouse space, or lack thereof:
(1) Get rid of old, outdated inventory
or make sure it takes up as little warehouse space
as possible. Remember that easy access to your
obsolete inventory or returned goods is not important
enough to invade your dwindling warehouse
storage areas. Your warehouse space is important.
(2) Schedule your receiving and
shipping to occur at different times of the day.
For example, receive in the morning and ship out
in the late afternoon. That way, you can share
the same warehouse space for both.
(3) When possible, drop-ship items
directly from the supplier to the customer, so
that your warehouse space is not needed during
the transaction.
Other ways to increase your warehouse
space involve finding better ways to store your
inventory. For example, take full advantage of
overhead space, reduce the size of aisles, and
consider double-deep pallet
rack. Ace Industrial Equipment can assist
you with many other ways to save warehouse space.
Please call or e-mail our experts today for more
warehouse space saving ideas.
