When it comes to your storage equipment you could say it is a case of simple economics. The more goods that can be stored, picked, packed and despatched in the shortest time possible, the greater the sales volume potential. Your racking is instrumental towards delivering these goals but the approach is not always so easy.
With over 70 years’ experience in the industry, Whittan knows that to get the most value from your racking, you need to take a holistic approach and explore whether you are getting the most out of your warehouse. At a time when inflation is hitting new levels in the UK, Whittan wants to help businesses maximise their potential and explore how they can reduce costs.
Improve performance
Enhancing your operations will speed up picking and manufacturing processes which ultimately will keep costs down. To achieve this, you need to understand the journey of your stock takes through the warehouse – what goods are available, how they are being handled and in which areas of the warehouse are they stored. Even small changes can make a big difference. For example, grouping frequently bought items at easy to access points will reduce staff repeatedly walking across the warehouse which in turn reduces despatch times.
You can also maximise your storage and streamline processes through the clever use of accessories. At Whittan we have a wide range of options designed to optimise any unused space. Pull out shelves and drawer units can store paperwork so that it is close to hand. Louvre panels placed at easy to reach points will reduce lost work tools. In packing areas or production lines why not try our LinBins that are available in a range of sizes to enhance stock selection and management.
Bring storage inhouse
Bringing more of your storage requirements inhouse can deliver numerous benefits – avoid unnecessary delays when sourcing materials, reduce overheads and ongoing cost savings. It may not feel like there is enough space for the stock, it can be amazing how much extra capacity can be achieved through clever planning and design.
Whittan’s own in-house designers can visit your site free of charge and work with you to design a bespoke solution that meets your needs. They will address the types of products stored, how goods are handled – whether it’s mechanically, manually or a combination of both – and the space available. Achieving maximum capacity usually means combining a range of solutions that will work with the length, width and height of your space.
As the UK’s leading manufacturer of storage equipment, we can supply you with almost everything you need to create a scalable solution. Our dynamic racking solutions, which include pallet live, carton live and push-back racking can save space by up to 50% and reduce travel distances by up to 80%.
Alternatively, you may consider one of our shelving solutions which can be used to create a few simple shelving bays all the way through to a multi-tier structure. You could even fill unused space by creating a mezzanine floor or a mobile unit to remove the need for a fixed aisle space.
Futureproof costs!
To maximise your storage equipment you need to consider future needs. It’s no good purchasing some racking and then finding it cannot adapt with your growing business in five or ten years’ time.
Adaptability is key. Whittan’s storage equipment is modular in design. This provides opportunities to expand with our other products such as integrating our pallet racking with conveyor, sortation and picking systems to improve packing times. Plus, by designing a complete system we offer reliability that everything will work seamlessly.
To get real value out of your racking you also need to ensure it will meet expected lifespan. Our solutions are in line with British standard requirements and British Safety Council Certifications. Whittan are also Full Manufacturing SEMA Members which means our products are submitted to independent assessments. This guarantees they have been designed to meet industry Codes and their rigidity calculated to meet precise criteria under specified conditions.
Nick Thompson, National Sales Manager at Whittan Group says: “As costs rise it is more important than ever that we help our customers maximise their budget and we know even the smallest of changes can make a big difference. To make it even easier for businesses to identify, install and immediately benefit from exactly what they need we can also offer you a full turnkey service that guides you through the entire process.”
Ask the experts
Get in touch using the contact details below to arrange a free no-obligation site survey and discuss your requirements with one of our experts.
Whittan
t: 01952 682251
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