KACO Warehouse Outfitters

There is just something special about an organized warehouse, right?!

Warehouse space utilization is completely dependent on your specific warehouse, your storage system and your inventory characteristics including the number of items, their size, and how much you carry.

Once you’ve determined your warehouse space utilization you can analyze that number.

What do you think of this pallet racking system? Too cluttered, or looks good?

When your warehouse is a mess, it becomes difficult to search for products, see accurate stock levels, and keep track of stock movements. Your employees don’t understand where to look for items for customer orders and how to find the little spare part they need right now to do some repairs. As a result, it takes a long time to collect deliveries or provide services (that won’t make your customers happier), the excess inventory grows, and potential sales decreases. To avoid all of these disasters you need to implement accurate inventory tracking even if you have a small stock!

Did you know that sales volume is one of the biggest factors for creating a minimum and maximum stock level to drive buying decisions? With the help of robust warehouse management software, you can dynamically factor sales volume, usage, and transitions in market demand to acquire purchasing recommendations.

You might want to change your floor plan. As your business might go through notable changes that impact how and what products are managed, you might want to change your floor plan to match the new model rather than getting stuck in a rut. For instance, you might want to identify the heaviest and fastest moving inventory and place it at the front of the pick path.

It’s typical practice in busy warehouses to try to store as much as possible on storage racks in order to better arrange your items and free up floor space. While this is an obvious temptation, it might lead to catastrophic problems if your pallet racks aren’t up to the task. When pallet racks are overcrowded, the system’s integrity and stability can be jeopardized. OSHA and ANSI recommend that each warehouse provide separate plaques or labels displaying the load limitations for each storage rack.

Happy Memorial Day to all!

Warehouses are the backbone of any company that deals with manufacturing or logistics. They are the first point of contact for raw materials and the last stop for finished products. And while they have to be well-organized, they also have to be flexible enough to deal with unpredictable situations.

Although having a breakroom isn’t required, it can benefit you and your employees in many ways.

Regroup – Having a space where employees can step away from their tasks and refresh.
Storage – Having a space with tables, chairs, or cabinets is great for storage.
Meetings – A breakroom is a good place for employee meetings and gatherings.
Message boards – You can hang up necessary signage and employee messages.
Meals – Having a breakroom gives employees the opportunity to eat and socialize together.

If you have a project or redesign in mind, fill out this form to request a quote, and get the process started:

Request a Quote - KACO Warehouse Outfitters Use our quick and easy online form to request a quote on a warehouse design and/or outfitting project!

The first step in optimizing inventory management is creating an organized record system. Set up a structure of showroom locations, distribution centers, delivery trucks, and web inventory to know where the inventory resides in your supply chain.