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2. • The size of your building and its structure will directly impact what type of racking system you should
be utilising in your warehouse.
• According to leading supplier of warehouse commodities, Workplace Products, you will need to
identify:
- The correct pallet size(s) for your operation
- Decide what storage racking and handling system to use
- Choose which vehicle is best for each operation
- Work out the space needed for receipts and despatch areas, supporting areas & facilities

3. • Ensuring that your warehouse is safe not only means less accidents and increased costs to you as a
business; it also helps your operation to run more smoothly and efficiently.
• In our previous blog post about warehouse safety we discussed how by designing your warehouse to
minimise the amount your staff have to bend, reach and twist can help them work better, without
the risk of injury.
• Ensuring that your inventory does not need to be moved more than once can also help.

4. • With so much to fit into a warehouse, it is not only essential that you use all of the space you have but
also use it in the most effective way possible.
• The Whole Building Design Guide divides the different areas of a warehouse into these categories:
storage space, office space, loading docks, light industrial space and computer centres.
• Only include areas that are absolutely essential to the running of your business. Underused areas
could be used for other, more productive parts of your warehouse.

5. • If you have five or more warehouse operatives or manage a large amount of stock, a WMS can have a
hugely positive influence on your business.
• The below features in conjunction with an effective warehouse layout will ensure that you get the
maximum productivity from your staff.
- Optimises the flow through your warehouse
- Deploys hand-held technology
- Automates processes such as goods receipt, putaways, replenishment, stock movement and counts
- Manages the capacity of your warehouse and ensures accurate visibility of all inventory

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