Managing a warehouse is no easy feat, especially in today’s world, where sales are occurring at a global level. Hence retailers are required to cater to the needs of not only the local population but also the national population and international population as well. Many may wonder why one has to invest in improving warehouses, but it is important to understand the intricacies and complications involved in warehouse management.

Current technology has helped to advance our world into an era of cyberspace driven functioning. Hence what was once manual, laborious and time-consuming is now automated, quick and easy. Implementation of technology has helped to not only speed up work but also increase its effectiveness, thus revolutionizing the way things function among those which have greatly benefited from implementing efficient warehouse systems.

What is a warehouse system?

A warehouse system is a software that helps to streamline warehouse operations. In other words, a warehouse system allows warehouse managers to control the movement of inventory within the warehouse effectively.

Furthermore, a warehouse system allows one to better track inventory, make an accurate count of inventory, stock visibility, efficient labour allocation, better customer service and so much more. Investing in a warehouse system is very much required if one wishes to better manage warehouse operations and especially during the expansion of the warehouse.

But it does not just stop there. Installing a warehouse system is not the solution. The goal should be to install a warehouse system that is foolproof! Only then can one reap more rewards after having invested.

So how can you install a foolproof warehouse system?

Here are 5 ways to install a foolproof warehouse system:

●  Accounting for future storage

It is essential to account for future storage if one wishes to achieve a foolproof warehouse system. Prior planning can help in better management of warehouses. Hence one needs to assess and design the amount of space available for expansion and future storage, even while there is adequate storage space. This is a smart way to increase warehouse efficiency.

●  Vertical expansion of racks

How high can you stack? It is important that the rack system be assessed to see how much higher it can be expanded, the necessary technology and walkways to reach the higher racks; and finally, whether all of this can be made possible within safety standards. This will increase your warehouse storage capacity.

●  Altering racking profile

Apart from increasing racks, how can one expand the warehouse storage? The answer is: through reconfiguring the floor plan such that the racking profile can be altered.  Altering the rack is one of the best methods of using floor spaces. This can include reducing aisle width to increase storage capacity. This is one of the smart tips on material handling.

●  Strengthening conveyor

It is important that you consider whether your current conveyor system can handle the influx of inventory after expansion. Hence you may need to expand your conveyor system or invest in bigger or more advanced conveyor technology.

●  Assessing picking technology

For the optimum usage of small warehouse spaces, it is essential to assess the picking technology that is being utilized and accordingly accommodate advanced picking technology, like voice picking devices or pick-to-light devices.