The document outlines strategies for enhancing warehouse efficiency, emphasizing the importance of maintenance plans, organization, and inventory management. It suggests utilizing cycle counts for accurate inventory, securing the warehouse, streamlining receiving processes, and implementing clear labeling systems. Additionally, it encourages dedicating time each day for organization and offers services to help improve warehouse operations.

2. A well-designed facility needs the right conveyor belt, software and machinery. But even
with the best equipment and digital technology, the backbone of warehouse efficiency
is still old-fashioned organization.
Whether you’re responsible for a large or small distribution center, here are some ways
you can ensure it’s running at peak productivity.
Is your warehouse as efficient as it could be?

3. DEPLOY A MAINTENANCE PLAN
A maintenance plan is key to preventing
downtime. Have a schedule for routine care
and tune-up of equipment. Employ checklists
to ensure daily, weekly and monthly
maintenance tasks are completed.

4. REVIEW DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION
Change is inevitable. Even the most
efficient design may need to be adjusted as
your business evolves and grows. As part of
regular upkeep, assess the effectiveness of
warehouse layout and inventory
management systems.

5. USE CYCLE COUNTS
Do you use cycle counts? Counting a
specific subset of your products quarterly
increases inventory accuracy. A cycle
count is less disruptive than a full physical
inventory, which interrupts operations. You
can focus cycle counts on items with
higher value or sales. When you use cycle
counts, your inventory stays organized
between full counts.

6. SECURE THE WAREHOUSE
Safeguard your facility by prohibiting unauthorized people near the inventory. This protects
both your property and employees. Post signs in areas where only warehouse personnel are
allowed. Install physical barriers in key areas. Consider badges or uniforms to more easily
identify warehouse workers.

7. STREAMLINE RECEIVING
Receiving can be a hectic area of a
warehouse. Employees from various
departments, shippers and delivery people
may all pass through this section of the
warehouse. Devote adequate room to
receiving. Cramped and cluttered conditions
lead to errors. Errors in receiving escalate,
growing into bigger and more complex
problems down the line.

8. INVEST IN LABELS AND SIGNS
Once the warehouse is organized, make it easy to navigate with clear labels. Come up with a
system to label everything from products to rows of shelving or sections of the warehouse.
Create a floor plan or map. Clear signage and organization will turn an otherwise
unnavigable maze into an organized system.

9. AT THE END OF THE DAY...
Designate a specific time each day, ideally
right before closing, for tying up loose ends
and getting the warehouse in order. Ending
the day with a clean area means the morning
shift won’t have to waste time and energy
working out a confusing piles of loose ends.

10. RELY ON THE EXPERTS IN WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY
Storee Construction can help you maintain or upgrade warehouse efficiency. Whether you
need a new conveyor, a safety assessment or an entirely new facility, you can rely on our
expertise. Schedule a site visit today!