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The Hidden Risks of DIY Warehouse Liquidation (And How to Avoid Them)
While a DIY warehouse liquidation might appear to save you money, it comes with hidden risks that can lead to costly mistakes, lost value, and unexpected headaches. Accidents are not uncommon, especially when you’re using in-house labor or temporary workers to do the...
Using Pick Modules to Maximize Vertical Space (and the Bottom Line)
The average warehouse operation generates a profit margin between 5% and 20%—but there’s a wide discrepancy. Regardless, optimal efficiency can improve your margins. Using your space more efficiently can also improve your bottom line. Using pick modules can help. A...
Comparing Pick Module Systems: Static vs. Dynamic Configurations
Labor is the biggest expense in most warehouse operations budgets. Depending on which study you cite, picking accounts for between 36% and 55% of operating costs. Either way, it is substantial. With increased pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and overcome...
The Essential Checklist to Read Before Hiring a Warehouse Setup Consultant
With today’s warehouse labor shortage and turnover, rising wages, and fast pace of fulfillment, you cannot afford inefficiency in your warehouse. A poorly designed warehouse will cost you money, reduce your margins, and may create safety concerns. Streamlining your...
The Key Warehouse Setup Mistakes That Cost Time and Money
As Jake slept, his dream turned to his workplace. As a warehouse manager, he was tasked with ensuring everything ran smoothly, but tonight, it was turning into a nightmare. Pickers were wandering aimlessly, unable to find inventory to fulfill orders. Forklifts were...
Looking for Used Industrial Pallet Racking? Here’s How to Select a Supplier
Used industrial pallet racking can offer significant savings versus buying new. However, the condition and quality of the pallet racks make all the difference. You cannot afford to get low-quality equipment, no matter how cheap. Doing so puts your warehouse staff and...
The Most Common Pallet Racking Systems: Which One Is Right for Your Warehouse?
What are the most common types of pallet racking in industrial applications? We have the answers, along with the pros and cons of each, to help you make the right decision for your warehouse. So, let’s break down each type of industrial pallet rack. Selective Pallet...
The Must-Have Piece for Successful Warehouse Project Management
Warehouse design and layout are fundamental to safe and efficient operations. Whether you are starting from scratch, reconfiguring your space, or installing new or used materials handling equipment, you need an effective warehouse project management process to get the...
Why Engineers and Permitting Experts Make the Best Warehouse Project Managers
You are investing a fair amount of money in material handling equipment and warehouse space, so you want to optimize everything. With warehouse construction, design, and installation, how you get to the end result will make a big difference in cost, efficiency, and...
Finding Used Pallet Racking Near You: What to Look for and Who to Buy From
Are you thinking about expanding your warehouse? Reconfiguring your workflow? Building from scratch? You have plenty of options for industrial pallet racking, but how do you find the best industrial pallet racks for sale? Here is the information you need, the key...
Can a Civil Engineer Stamp Structural Drawings for Warehouse Permits?
So, you are planning to build a warehouse, change up your design, or add new pallet racking, and you need to start the permitting process. Congratulations on your project, but make sure you have the engineering support you need to get fast approval and build out a...
The Role of Engineer Stamp Drawings in Warehouse Permit Approvals
The permitting process is…never fun. You need to get it done, but you want to minimize the hassle. Once you have a plan, you also want to get it approved as quickly as possible. And with the majority of jurisdictions requiring engineer stamps – and even more moving in...