Forklift aisle widths are typically set when pallet racking is installed. In many cases, such as narrow aisle projects, these spaces are critically important. Typically, warehouse managers don’t attempt to lay out these types of storage facilities. But for reach truck, selective rack applications, these aisle sizes are often “eye balled,” or given a 12′ width no matter what type of forklift is using the aisles. If you are laying out a facility, what criteria should you use for rack aisle width?
Posted in Space Optimization & Planning|
Merging two formerly separate industrial operations can be more difficult, expensive, and time consuming than creating an entirely new plant. After all, even in the best of scenarios, it’s almost always easier to start with a blank slate. But in these days of consolidations and cost cutting, this can happen to almost any company. Â Planning and open communications is the key in general, but there are specific issues you should be aware of.
What are some pitfalls, and how can you avoid them?
Tags: supply chain operations, labor
Posted in Warehousing & Distribution|
We have all seen the spectacular (sometimes humorous), but often horrifying videos of rack collapses. They’re all over YouTube. But what really happens to cause these dangerous incidents?
Tags: industrial safety, warehouse racking
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
