There are literally hundreds of different types of storage systems available for use in a commercial warehouse, ranging from a simple, bare-bones setup, right up to highly advanced industrial-like systems that are designed for both heavy and light loads. There are six main types of storage systems:
Static Shelving - This is a system in which shelves are installed in one area and then left to be used at the times when they are needed. When they are not in use, they can simply be taken down and brought back again. This type of storage system has some major disadvantages though; for instance, it does not offer the flexibility to change the shelving system easily without tearing up and reassembling everything.
Multi-Level Racking - This is a system in which multiple rows of shelves are installed in one location. The racks can be stacked on top of each other to provide a great deal of space, and also provide extra support to the shelves and their contents. These are particularly effective for warehouses that need to store a lot of heavy products, such as the type of stock that is often found in a retailer's warehouse.
Open Shelf - This is a type of storage system in which a flat surface is covered with sheets of cardboard or plastic. It is then either sealed with an acrylic film or painted to make it waterproof. This type of system is ideal for storing perishable goods or items of clothing that need to be kept fresh. However, this type of system does not have the flexibility to be repositioned when it is not in use and so can easily be abused by staff members.
Wooden Pallet - This is a very versatile type of system, as it allows for the use of pallets made out of several different materials including wood, metal, steel, and even plastic. This means that the warehouse can easily store different kinds of goods in different places and in different sizes, as well as providing for different types of storage.
Mobile Shelving - A mobile shelving system is a system that is used in conjunction with other types of storage in order to make up a more flexible and cost-effective warehouse. For example, some types of this system are designed with the idea in mind that they can be used in warehouses that have to be moved around from one place to another. This is good in that it means that staff is not constantly making trips back and forth from one area to another to pick up or replace stock.
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