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When I first started my business, I had no idea how hard it would be to keep things moving. I thought that business would be easy to come by, and that customers would flock to us simply because we offered a superior product. However, the more research I did, the more I realized the need for near-perfect packaging, streamlined industrial production, and safety supplies. To tighten things up, we started in our back room. We invested in high end industrial equipment to keep our line moving, and then we worked on protecting our workers by investing in better safety gear. This blog is all about improving your industrial and safety supplies.

3 Factors To Consider For A Warehouse Relocation

10 June 2018
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Warehouses play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of many businesses. Adequate warehouse space allows you to maintain an inventory of products, and it provides you with an area where you can stage shipping and receiving activities.

If you have outgrown your current warehouse, you will need to relocate to a larger commercial space. Factor in these three important considerations to ensure your new warehouse installation process goes as smoothly as possible.

1. Pallet Racking Design 

Pallet racks help to keep any warehouse organized. These racks allow you to stack products vertically in order to maximize the amount of available space within your warehouse. As you relocate to a new warehouse, you will need to plan the design of your pallet racking system carefully.

The existing design in your current warehouse might not make sense in your new location. An experienced project manager can help you evaluate your new warehouse and design a pallet racking system that will facilitate product flow and safety in the future.

2. Material Handling Tools

In order to move inventory from delivery trucks to your pallet racking system and vice versa, you will need a wide range of material handling tools. Some of the tools that are useful in a warehouse setting include forklifts, lift trucks, and handcarts.

Your new warehouse space is likely quite a bit larger than your old space. Carefully calculate your material handling needs and invest in additional tools, if needed. Having enough material handling tools available in your new location will eliminate logistical errors and prevent downtime from negatively affecting your bottom line.

3. Moving Arrangements

You will want to reduce the amount of time required to disassemble your old warehouse and get your new warehouse up and running. Streamlining the process allows you to get back to business as usual quickly, preserving the profitability of your company.

Hiring a professional warehouse installation company to handle the moving arrangements can be beneficial. These companies are experienced in the disassembly and shipping of pallet racking systems and other warehouse fixtures. They will handle the transportation arrangements and ensure your new warehouse's fixtures are installed according to regulatory codes.

A warehouse relocation can be stressful. By taking the time to consider the design of your pallet racking system, the material handling tools you will need in the new location, and the possibility of a third party handling the moving arrangements, you can streamline the warehouse installation process.