
Warehouse clothing racking: how to store garments
Warehouse clothing racking are storage solutions that facilitate direct access to goods. Products stored on warehouse clothing racking remain in perfect condition until being distributed.
Learn about the latest technologies in warehouse racking. From flow racks or mezzanines to automated storage and retrieval systems to ensure all materials are safely stocked and handled.
Warehouse clothing racking are storage solutions that facilitate direct access to goods. Products stored on warehouse clothing racking remain in perfect condition until being distributed.
Outdoor pallet racking is an industrial storage system installed in outdoor warehouses or logistics facilities. The racking supplier must adapt the manufacture and finishes of these types of systems to increase their resistance to inclement weather.
In this post, we run through our top content: the eight entries that have generated the most interest on the Mecalux website in 2022. It’s been a momentous year for Easy WMS: it was included in consulting firm Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the second year in a row.
Oversized pallets are structures whose deckboards are designed to hold loads exceeding standard dimensions. We’ll show you 5 examples of warehouses designed by the Mecalux Group that use oversized pallets in their logistics operations.
Racking pick and deposit (P&D) stations are attached to pallet racking and mobile racking systems. They facilitate operations in warehouses with narrow aisles and trilateral forklifts and expand storage capacity.
Plastic pallets and wood pallets are two platforms used to store and transport goods inside or outside a warehouse. The main difference between them is the material with which they’re made, which affects the weight and durability of each pallet.
Automating wine warehousing resolves many of the challenges posed by a wine company's supply chain. Wine logistics requires safe, efficient operations that ensure that products are in good condition when they reach the hands of end customers.
Pick tunnels are a common solution for optimising storage capacity and picking throughput. This structure is integrated in storage systems to make goods more accessible to operators performing picking.
Pick and place refers to the process of retrieving a product and putting it in another place, usually, to be packaged. This task, which tends to be slow and repetitive for operators, can be automated with the help of robots, making it faster and safer.
Discover the advantages of a unique combination of high-density pallet racking systems and the Pallet Shuttle. Hemosa, Didactic and Rockwool have managed to improve their company’s available storage capacity, while accelerating the overall operation of their facilities.
What questions need asking before you chose the best industrial rack? Take our advice, and you’ll find the best storage solution that adapts to your company’s needs. Save yourself time, money and space.
What is honeycombing in warehousing? This refers to the appearance of empty slots on the racks that can’t be used for storage. This is common in compact racks and in storage systems with a fixed slotting strategy.
The parts of an industrial pallet racking comprise basic components that make up the structure and accessories. In this post, we break down the different parts of an industrial pallet racking. We explain the function of each of them and list the various accessories available.
A logistics hub is a group of warehouses and logistics and administrative facilities tasked with streamlining goods dispatches and shipments. The structure of the logistics hub consists of multiple warehouses charged with managing order delivery logistics.
A storage system is a solution for handling and storing a company’s goods in a safe, organized way. There are various storage systems available, offering direct access or compact storage, that meet all types of logistics needs.
A freezer warehouse is a facility where goods are stored at a temperature below 0 °C for a long period. Automated storage systems ensure high productivity without the need for operators to work in such an extreme environment.
Smart packaging constitutes an evolution of traditional packaging that, in addition to protecting the food inside it, monitors its condition. This packaging incorporates sensors to detect changes in the preservation of the food as well as useful visual indicators for consumers.
Cold storage racks store goods at a controlled temperature to avoid breaking the cold chain. In cold stores, specific types of storage systems can optimize the available space, facilitating access to the goods and ensuring energy efficiency.
Multi-tier shelving can double or triple storage capacity compared to single-level shelving. This solution is used when a company needs to multiply its useful storage area and enable direct access to all SKUs.
Block stacking is the simplest and most cost-effective warehousing technique of all, as it doesn’t require racks. It consists of forming compact groups with the same type of SKU directly on the floor and stacking the goods one on top of the other.
Cold chain logistics manages highly sensitive goods and, thus, faces unique challenges that evolve in line with Logistics 4.0. In our article, we break down the four essential work areas for effectively managing cold chain logistics.
Chemical warehousing: installations that store chemicals have to comply with strict safety requirements. We’ll show you some storage projects we launched for businesses in this sector and the various solutions they chose.
Live racking systems for pallets and boxes leverage the force of gravity to move loads. Read about the main types of live racks in our article. We’ll show you the warehouses and goods for which they’re recommended.
There are situations in which companies turn to outdoor industrial storage spaces or open-air warehouses to house their products. Find out what you should take into account when choosing equipment for these types of installations.
The implementation of AI in logistics saves time and boosts profitability by automating operations. Learn how to get the most out of AI in logistics and how this disruptive technology is revolutionising warehouses of the future.
Within the compact storage category, you will find a series of subsystems with differentiating characteristics. Discover a complete comparative table of the main types in our article: drive-in, push-back, Pallet Shuttle, live pallet racking and mobile pallet racking.
How to optimise warehouse space without needing a building project Here are some of the key strategies. Improve the effective storage capacity in your installation with our helpful tips and the experience of companies that have already worked with Interlake Mecalux.
When it comes to storing tires, other special features are added to the already unavoidable challenges of any installation. We analyse the challenges faced by this type of warehouse and how they should be configured to ensure the best conservation and safety conditions.
A huge variety of industrial racks are available to fit our your warehouse. Which are the main ones? What are their features? Here we show you, in general terms, which types of industrial racks are the most used in logistics facilities.
What is Stock turnover and how does it affect your warehouse? Knowing it is key to effectively planning warehouse activity. Stock turnover makes it possible to organise the various zones of an installation and to forecast expected inflows and outflows.
How to classify your goods, reduce costs and avoid overstocking and stockouts. Learn about the main inventory management techniques. FIFO, LIFO, ABS and the Wilson model are some of the methods you should study if you want to streamline your logistics warehouse costs.
High density mobile pallet racking Movirack can double your storage capacity while providing direct access to inventory with the push of a button. Here we discuss this safe, versatile and reliable system and all of the benefits it has to offer to improve space utilisation and overall productivity.
When should you use cantilever racks in a warehouse? Why choose this industrial rack? Mecalux’s experts are here to help you decide. Storing pipes, long loads or odd-shaped goods is a snap thanks to our cantilever racks.
What’s the difference between perpetual, yearly, and cycle inventory counts? Discover the advantages of these crucial physical inventories to manage stocks. Mecalux will help you choose which inventory type best adapts to your company’s logistics and will set it up in your warehouse.
Types of stock and how to sort them. In this article, Mecalux gives a bird’s-eye view of basic stock management concepts to optimise your warehouse. Stock falls into different categories: according to the expiration date, function, value and your operational setup.
What’s the best way to store goods and materials in a warehouse? Let Mecalux show you everything you need to know about industrial storage. It’s time to get a solid fix on all the factors you need to think about and steps you need to take to make sure organisation comes first place in your logistics center.