It may seem that your warehouse operations are running as efficiently as ever, but that doesn't mean they're optimized to be as smooth as possible. By understanding common problems, you can remove warehouse inefficiencies so as to maximize your productivity like never before and reduce warehouse downtime.
Start setting warehouse goals based on the Warehouse Management System. Outlining these goals should be warehouse-wide; plan meetings with the right department heads so that you and your team can find ways to update your warehouse systems.
Goals can only be achieved by making the required changes, either its organizational or inventory tracking shifts. Setting up key performance indicators for your staff to follow can start to commence the needed change.
The warehouse should be designed with warehouse efficiency in mind. Space is commonly finite in a warehouse and narrow passages can be easily blocked, making it impossible for employees and warehouse equipment to carry on their tasks. Scattered boxes and inventory can make driving a forklift difficult and create delays for laborers searching for needed products. More importantly, it can be dangerous in the case of an emergency. Serious situations can become deadly if critical exit pathways are blocked.
A warehouse can be very hectic throughout the day. Disarrangements can create many warehouse inefficiencies and problems. Messy and incompatible organizations can lead to blunders with processing shipping inventory, receiving shipments, and data entry. It can make it difficult for employees to find the products they need if warehouse equipment and products aren’t where they’re supposed to be. Poor storage not only discourages warehouse productivity but also provides risks to employee safety.
Forklifts are the essential equipment of modern warehouse and distribution center operations, but they need frequent preventative maintenance to stay working in the best condition. Ignoring proper forklift maintenance can create safety risks for workers and result in more warehouse downtime due to equipment failures.
So, are you ready to improve your warehouse efficiency? Contact 13SQFT today to ask about our selection of pallet racks, preventative maintenance strategies, and to learn more about Material handling equipment, automation, and much more.
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