How to Select the Best Storage Solutions for Your Warehouse

Your warehouse is only as efficient as your storage solutions. When your merchandise or materials are unorganised and difficult to retrieve, it is hard for your staff to remain productive.

If you are looking for the best storage solutions for your warehouse, here are a few tips to help you make the right choice.

Install Quality Pallet Racking and Shelving

One of your first choices for keeping your warehouse organised is to install quality pallet racking. These racks can help maximise the available space in your warehouse. The racks that you install can provide more vertical storage, freeing up floor space.

Pallet racks can help you store more goods and provide an easier way for your staff to locate items. When goods are stored on pallets, workers can quickly grab the required pallet using a forklift.

Another benefit of a pallet racking system is safety. When properly installed, these storage solutions ensure that your goods are secure. There is no risk of the racking system collapsing, preventing damage to your goods and injury to your workers.

The combination of safety and convenience make these racking systems the most efficient solution for warehouse storage. Regardless of the floor plan of your warehouse, this may be one of your best options for staying organised and productive.

Add a Mezzanine Floor for More Storage

If you have already filled up your shelving and cabinets on the ground floor, adding mezzanine floors can give you more space. For a growing company, this is the most efficient way to create more storage space without using up more floor space. You can make the most out of your existing space while creating more storage.

A mezzanine floor is also a cost-effective option. The installation of these floors is often an affordable way to accommodate additional storage needs.

Additional Warehouse Storage Solutions

Cantilever shelving may also be suitable for your warehouse. Cantilever shelves are free-standing with horizontal load carrying arms that extend outward. You get long shelves that are suited for storing heavy materials such as metal pipes or bars.

You may also require specialised storage for specific materials. For example, hazardous materials may need to be stored in approved cabinets. A reliable storage solution company can ensure that you have the correct storage options for any hazardous materials and other goods.

Besides storage for your materials or merchandise, you may need storage for your staff. Installing durable lockers provides a secure place for your employees to store their items before clocking in.

At Racking + Shelving Ltd, we also offer a wide range of additional storage solutions, including shelving and cabinets for small parts storage and affordable self-storage units. Our team can help you find the perfect solution for your warehouse.

Call 028 9442 9037 to begin discussing your storage needs with our warehouse design consultants.