{"id":8461,"date":"2016-02-16T07:11:03","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T13:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/?p=8461"},"modified":"2023-11-14T21:16:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:16:18","slug":"part-ii-finding-space-expansion-isnt-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/storage-solutions\/part-ii-finding-space-expansion-isnt-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Part II – Finding More Space When Expansion Isn\u2019t an Option"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Finding<\/a>
Finding additional space can be a major issue in some warehouses.
(Courtesy: Consolidated Construction at flickr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the first installment of Finding More Space When Expansion Isn\u2019t an Option,<\/em><\/a> I discussed what causes space issues in the first place. Here I will cover what you can do to alleviate the problem.<\/p>\n

Three things can alleviate space limitations in a warehouse. They include:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creating storage areas outside the warehouse
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Redesign the warehouse interior
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improve inventory management<\/p>\n

Outside or Temporary Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outside the doors of your warehouse is land that can be used to host temporary storage facilities. Bahrns.com offers a variety of sheds and other temporary buildings that could prove ideal for the creation of temporary storage areas outside. In addition, warehouses have been known to actually store products on trailers for short periods of time. This option could prove costly. It is said that using a trailer could cost between $180 to $220, not including drop-off charges, trailer loading and unloading labor costs, and security risk. Storage in trailers might work well if the warehouse has a partnership with a carrier. Often carriers will manage freight and store trailers in their yard as part of a freight agreement. A carrier might be inclined to make such a deal because he may be able to get a deal that includes guaranteed freight throughout the year and being able to charge a profitable rate for all routes.<\/p>\n

Another method to make it through temporary space problems is to make an agreement with another warehouse to store extra inventory or ship orders to customers. One way to make this work is to build an alliance with another company that has different seasonal peaks, but the same storage needs. The two companies can make an agreement with a third party for storage base on a year-round contract.<\/p>\n

Warehouse Redesign<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ways to use warehouse redesign include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using available space more efficiently.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creating a more efficient method of material handling.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using economical storage.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Building flexibility into your warehouse storage design to accommodate seasonal storage and handling issues.<\/p>\n

Experts have identified eight steps that could be used to make the four points happen. They are:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Measure the space you work with.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defined fixed barriers in warehouse construction including columns, walls, doors, clearance, and more.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowing the products you\u2019re storing and handling. For example, you can define storage zones, create throughput\/replenishment requirements, have a plan for unit handling loads.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create material flow paths
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine auxiliary facility requirements for offices, dock staging, hold and inspection and more.
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Generate alternatives.
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluate alternatives
\n8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recommend and execute improvements.<\/p>\n

Be Creative in Developing More Space<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unique use of space can include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Better use of space above loads.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilizing building clearance.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using space above cross aisles.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using space above work and pick areas.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using space above docks.<\/p>\n

Tunnel racks can be used in areas above cross aisles. Moreover, since dock activity occurs in the lower 10-feet of the facility, then using areas above this such as above dock doors or the use of racks on the walls rather than on the floor. In addition, you can construct mezzanines above work areas or use mezzanines as work areas.<\/p>\n

Alternative Storage Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different storage options can be used including:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Narrow Aisle Pallet Racks
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racks
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Increasing Pallet Operation to 66-inches rack-to-rack.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Double-Deep Pallet Racks and Pushback Racks
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pallet Flow Racks
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Small Parts Storage<\/p>\n

Finally, you can improve inventory management <\/a>by receiving inventory information in real-time. This can be achieved with a real-time warehouse management system to track inventory and transaction data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the first installment of Finding More Space When Expansion Isn\u2019t an Option, I discussed what causes space issues in the first place. Here I will cover what you can do to alleviate the problem. Three things can alleviate space limitations in a warehouse. They include: 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creating storage areas outside the warehouse 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Redesign … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,1067],"tags":[1082],"class_list":["post-8461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-storage-solutions","category-warehouse-management","tag-storage-solutions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8461"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12115,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8461\/revisions\/12115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}