The more efficient your business is able to operate, the higher your customer satisfaction will be, and the higher your profits. This is because you will be able to deal with orders quicker and more accurately as well as deal with any issues that arise quickly.

Re-evaluate the workspace

Do you need to evaluate whether the way that your current storage is the most effective that it can be?

For example, is the layout allowing you to make the most of the total space in your warehouse or are you leaving possible storage space unused because you are using the wrong machine type. If updates need to be made then they need to work for your business. By removing the amount of travel that is required between your popular products you are minimising the amount of time needed to get your orders fulfilled.

By incorporating suggestions from your forklift operators and other staff members it will help you to evaluate whether your warehouse space is working.

Make use of technology

New technology has greatly improved virtually every aspect of society, and of course, that also includes the efficiency of warehouses. Consider making use of the latest tech to give your warehouse space a boost. For example, setting up systems that maintain real-time inventory visibility and control, can help you stay on top of any changes. Voice-activated technology can also save time and increase productivity, In some instances, automated forklift trucks will enable you to further reduce the time needed to pick orders as they will require less space and are more accurate than human operators.

Optimise the existing space

If you decide to expand your warehouse floor space, it can be quite a costly decision. So, it can be more beneficial to take full advantage of the space you already have. Consider optimising your vertical space, as expanding upwards has been made easier thanks to the availability of Man-Up forklift technology, which can reach much higher places. Change up shelving and pallet racking, along with the warehouse layout to really make the most of the space. This will help to improve navigation and accessibility and getting rid of any clutter will free up valuable space too.

Get more organised

Having a clear and organised system throughout your entire warehouse will not only save time, but will also avoid frustration from operators and staff, and prevent accidents. When staff always know exactly where certain stock and equipment is located, everything will run more efficiently.  Make your most frequently used items more accessible, and tailor any workstation or space to the specific task at hand.

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