February 11th, 2022
If you’re asking yourself whether you should use Bulk Storage or Rack Storage, you’ve come to the right place!
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Let’s start by looking at how the two compare.
Floor (Bulk) Storage
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The most inexpensive storage method allowing for high storage density.
These storage areas will be in a designated area of the warehouse organized in rows. The rows can be as deep as the space allows. If you are storing a large amount of one SKU or a limited number of SKU, then it could be a great option. Do you need Floor (Bulk) Storage? Ask yourself these three questions:
- Can the pallets stack 2, 3, 4, or higher?
- Can the product support the weight of additional pallets without being crushed?
- Will each stack/row contain the same SKU?
If the answer to all of these is yes, then floor (bulk) storage is right up your alley.
Rack Storage
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The most common type of storage in warehousing providing a lower storage density.
Racks provide the greatest visibility and are the best option for pallets that will need to be moved often and/or picked. It will often better utilize vertical storage depending on the clearance height of the warehouse. Do you need rack storage? Ask yourself these three questions.
- Will your pallets need to be moved often and/or picked before shipping out?
- Do you have a variety of of products that will come in multiple pallet sizes?
- Are you flexible on time and storage costs?