Learn about the latest technologies in warehouse racking. From flow racks or mezzanines to automated storage and retrieval systems to ensure all materials are safely stocked and handled.
A warehouse overhead crane is a mechanical lifting system that can move loads horizontally and longitudinally within a rectangular area. The configuration of a warehouse overhead crane is flexible and versatile with a range of accessories to suit the dimensions of the load to be handled.
Warehouse clothing racks are storage solutions that facilitate direct access to goods. Products stored on warehouse clothing racks remain in perfect condition until being distributed.
In this post, we run through our top content: the eight entries that have generated the most interest on the Mecalux website in 2022. It’s been a momentous year for Easy WMS: it was included in consulting firm Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the second year in a row.
Oversized pallets are structures whose deckboards are designed to hold loads exceeding standard dimensions. We’ll show you 5 examples of warehouses designed by the Mecalux Group that use oversized pallets in their logistics operations.
Racking pick and deposit (P&D) stations are attached to pallet racks and mobile racking systems. They facilitate operations in warehouses with narrow aisles and trilateral forklifts and expand storage capacity.
Plastic pallets and wood pallets are two platforms used to store and transport goods inside or outside a warehouse. The main difference between them is the material with which they’re made, which affects the weight and durability of each pallet.
Automating wine warehousing resolves many of the challenges posed by a wine company's supply chain. Wine logistics requires safe, efficient operations that ensure that products are in good condition when they reach the hands of end customers.
Pick tunnels are a common solution for optimizing storage capacity and picking throughput. This structure is integrated in storage systems to make goods more accessible to operators performing picking.
What is honeycombing in warehousing? This refers to the appearance of empty slots on the racks that can’t be used for storage. This is common in compact racks and in storage systems with a fixed slotting strategy.
The parts of an industrial pallet rack comprise basic components that make up the structure and accessories. In this post, we break down the different parts of an industrial pallet rack. We explain the function of each of them and list the various accessories available.
A logistics hub is a group of warehouses and logistics and administrative facilities tasked with streamlining goods dispatches and shipments. The structure of the logistics hub consists of multiple warehouses charged with managing order delivery logistics.
A storage system is a solution for handling and storing a company’s goods in a safe, organized way. There are various storage systems available, offering direct access or compact storage, that meet all types of logistics needs.
A freezer warehouse is a facility where goods are stored at a temperature below 32 °F for a long period. Automated storage systems ensure high productivity without the need for operators to work in such an extreme environment.
Smart packaging constitutes an evolution of traditional packaging that, in addition to protecting the food inside it, monitors its condition. This packaging incorporates sensors to detect changes in the preservation of the food as well as useful visual indicators for consumers.
Cold storage racks store goods at a controlled temperature to avoid breaking the cold chain. In cold stores, specific types of storage systems can optimize the available space, facilitating access to the goods and ensuring energy efficiency.
Pick and place refers to the process of retrieving a product and putting it in another place, usually, to be packaged. This task, which tends to be slow and repetitive for operators, can be automated with the help of robots, making it faster and safer.
Multi-tier shelving can double or triple storage capacity compared to single-level shelving. This solution is used when a company needs to multiply its useful storage area and enable direct access to all SKUs.
Block stacking is the simplest and most cost-effective warehousing technique of all, as it doesn’t require racks. It consists of forming compact groups with the same type of SKU directly on the floor and stacking the goods one on top of the other.
Cold chain logistics manages highly sensitive goods and, thus, faces unique challenges that evolve in line with Logistics 4.0. In our article, we break down the four essential work areas for effectively managing cold chain logistics.
Chemical warehousing: installations that store chemicals have to comply with strict safety requirements. We’ll show you some storage projects we launched for businesses in this sector and the various solutions they chose.
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