What is a warehouse racking system? And how to choose the right one for you?
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.
How to choose a racking system?
In today's global trade environment and especially with the massive boost via e-commerce, proper inventory and the streamlining of warehouse operations determines a business's long-term viability. Warehouse planning professionals are constantly searching for the right warehouse racking system in their space planning and workflow schematics.
SKB has a comprehensive array of warehouse racking systems to suit every application imaginable. However, the fundamentals of what makes a good racking system remains the same and they are:
Versatility of tracking system to complement your logistical needs
The versatility of the racking system that can be optimised to take advantage of existing warehouse space. The type and configuration of racking system should maximise the utilisation of your existing available warehouse space.
Budget
Cost overruns are common in warehousing space set ups. It is imperative that the selection of a warehouse racking system is managed stringently and in accordance to your budget.
Storage utilization
Determine your maximum available space that can be utilised in your intended racking system. Some critical considerations are the turnover cycles of your products, quantity, size and weight of your cargo.
Forklift accessibility
A well thought out warehouse racking system must provide adequate aisle space for forklift manoeuvrability. Workplace safety is a major issue and a good warehouse racking environment help to ensure the safety of its workers and goods.
Inventory management
An appropriate racking system goes a long way towards better inventory management. Goods are being moved at frantic paces to meet delivery datelines, so an efficient warehouse racking system is critical.
SKB, being a premier and long-established racking management, solutions provider and manufacturer is well placed to working with you to acquire the right system for your needs and at the most cost-effective budget.
Our extensive warehouse, small business, home storage and racking range:
- Automated Storage & Retrieval System
- Boltless Racking System – Medium Duty Racking
- Cantilever Racking System
- Double-Deep Pallet Racking System
- Drive-in Pallet Racking System (FILO)
- Easy Slide Mobile Racking
- Integrated Warehouse Solutions (Smart Sat Radio Shuttle)
- Longspan Shelving System
- Multi-Tiers / Raised Storage System
- Pallet Flow Rack System (FIFO)
- Push Back Pallet Racking System (FILO)
- S-5 Modular Shelving System
- Selective Pallet Racking System
- SpeedRack / DIY Shelving System (Light Duty Rack)
- Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking System (VNA System)