When my business expanded, it was necessary to invest into a warehouse.
Initially, the warehouse was far more square footage than I required. There was very little organization. Gradually, the space filled and locating items became time-consuming and stressful. My employees were wasting valuable time searching for specific products. It was difficult to keep track of inventory. I needed to make better use of the space. After a bit of research, I decided to invest into a pallet racking system. This modern storage innovation organizes pallets in rows on metal shelves. Multiple levels of shelving are accessible to forklifts. The system increases storage density by making use of vertical space. The wide array of styles and sizes of pallet racking systems available provide wonderful flexibility. Generally, the system consists of frames and cross beams. The rack has upright vertical columns that run from floor to the top shelf. A series of holes in the upright frame allows shelves to change size according to requirements. The cross beams attach to the upright frame on each end, creating a shelf for pallets and materials. The cost of the pallet racking system was quite reasonable. Assembly was simple. My biggest challenge with making improvements to the warehouse was getting the pallet racks delivered. I needed to contact an air freight broker. I found a Jacksonville logistics company that specializes in transporting pallet racks to locations across the country. Their help proved invaluable. I was able to get the pallet racks delivered quickly and safely. The introduction of pallet racks has significantly increased productivity.
