If there was ever a time to make sure that your warehouse is working at optimum capacity and efficiency, then it’s now. In recent years demand for storage facilities has risen due to the continued growth of E-Commerce, and the Coronavirus has had a further dramatic impact on shopping habits and therefore the warehousing sector.

So what to do if you run out of space? Build a new warehouse? Rent extra offsite storage? Or improve the way you handle and store materials? The first is costly and it takes a long time to be up and running. The second, also costly, is dependent on availability – which is scarce. The sensible option is the third, which can maximise the space you already have. And it’s easier than you may think if you take advantage of the free warehouse layout service from Combilift – the world’s fastest growing forklift manufacturer and a specialist in space optimisation.

In times of required social distancing, Combilift has replaced its personal site survey service with a virtual system, using in-house developed technology as well as video calling apps, which is quick and straightforward. In a call with Combilift, the site owner switches their phone to video mode to show a view of the site. The Combilift representative will ask them to walk through the site, stopping at specific pinch points to take a screen grab of that area. Following this initial call, they may be asked to supply some further details on the measurements and dimensions of certain areas.

On the basis of this information, Combilift design engineers can supply animations and 3D designs which clearly show how a combination of the company’s layout expertise and its products such as the Aisle Master articulated truck range or its multidirectional forklifts could result in a doubling of storage capacity in any given area. “We have seen a marked increase in demand for this free warehouse service,” said Combilift CEO McVicar. “Whilst many companies are not encouraging personal visits, they have the time available to communicate with us. Within just 24 hours of speaking to a site owner we can produce layout designs to show the potential benefits – which are usually much more significant than they had expected.”

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