Factors to Consider When Selecting the Right Racking System

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive markets, proper inventory management is paramount to streamlining warehouse operations. It is one of the many challenges faced by warehouse professionals, but it can be eased by selecting the right warehouse racking system.

So, in this article, we’ll discuss what a warehouse racking system is, the factors to consider while selecting a suitable racking system, and the different types of racking systems.

What is a Warehouse Racking System?

A warehouse racking system is a storage solution designed to stack materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels. These systems can help you manage and better utilize your warehouse space while organizing cargo to streamline operations.

Each warehouse has its own set of requirements. The right racking system must be able to increase your space utilization without hampering your operations, especially the picking process

To know which racking system is appropriate for your warehouse, consider these factors:

  • Budget – The estimated cost per pallet. Consider this factor while making sure that the racking system fulfills all your needs.

  • Floor Utilization – The ability of a racking system to maximize the warehouse floor space.

  • Storage Utilization – The amount of space you can utilize in the racking system. The amount you need will depend on the quantity, size, and weight of your cargo.

  • Forklift Accessibility – The ability to accommodate forklifts used for bulky cargo. This takes into consideration the amount of aisle width required for forklifts to maneuver.

  • Versatility – The ability of racking systems to accommodate a wider range of goods.

  • Inventory Management – The order of inventory retrieval required by the warehouse.

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    Jiangsu Kingmore Storage Equipment Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. has focused on top quality storage and logistics equipment for over 13 years in China. We started as a small operation, but now have become one of the leading suppliers in the racking equipment industry in China. Today, Kingmore has been one of the top producers of quality pallet racking and other racking equipments, such as: drive-in rack, radio shuttle rack, push back rack, cantilever rack, mezzanine, steel platform, live rack, carton flow rack, medium duty shelving, light duty shelving, drawer rack, movable archive shelving and work apparatus. Our Certificate We always feel that all success of our company is directly related to the quality of the products we offer. We have passed ISO9001:2008 certificate in 2012 and passed CE certificate in 2014, and all of our products comply with AS4084-2012 standard. American RMI standard and FEM standard. Production Equipment We have 4 factories in Huaian separately. The total production are is 80000 square meters, with a yearly production capacity of 120000 tons. We have more than 20 sets of rolling production lines, many sets of welding robots and 3 sets of full-automatic powder coating lines. We have been concentrating on racking products for more than 10 years.

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