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Narrow Aisle Racking vs. VNA Racking: What’s the difference?
When looking to increase storage capacity through vertical space utilisation, the Narrow Aisle Racking (NAR) and Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Racking stand out as two compelling choices. Their names do suggest similarities, however it’s important to recognise the distinct...
Can Your Warehouse Overcome Rate Challenges and Thrive?
Last November, it was confirmed by the UK Government that the RHL business rate relief scheme was to be extended until spring 2025. The continued support to the retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) sectors is welcome news, however not all industries will benefit,...
Does my Pallet Racking need a Sprinkler System?
Recognised for their life-saving potential and effectiveness in fire control, sprinkler systems are employed globally, in many building types, with installations involving tens of millions sprinkler heads a year. Notably, of buildings equipped with sprinkler systems...
Pallet Racking and its Role in Driving Warehouse Efficiency
Pallet racking is a is a substantial standalone framework commonly located in warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities, designed for the effective storage and management of palletised inventory. But pallet racking isn’t just about storage, it has...
Uniform Pallet Racking Components: Why Manufacturer Consistency Matters
When it comes to pallet racking, attempting to merge two contrasting brands, even if they appear compatible, is not a safe approach. Combining them into a single structure is ill-advised based on the increased likelihood of a collapse. For many racking owners,...
The FULL SEMA Advantage: Elevate Your Warehouse with Certified Expertise
Having successfully renewed our Full SEMA Membership this month for the 7th year running, WSL remains an advocate for excellence in the storage and warehousing industry. Year after year, the renewal of this notable credential underscores our continual dedication to...
Warehouse Wellness Check: A Post-Christmas Evaluation
How did your warehouse fare during the Christmas rush? Undoubtedly, during the last few months, your operation will have needed to handle soaring demand, but did it sustain a festive rhythm as it undertook the challenge? The calm after the holiday bustle offers the...
The hidden costs of unsafe warehousing: A guide to insurance implications
Are you aware of the strong association between warehouse safety and insurance? At the centre of warehouse management there’s a complex interplay between safety and insurance, and only by handling one strategically will you harness the benefits from the other. The...
Rack Inspection Training for Operatives: Is it Necessary?
If a professional racking inspection is conducted in your warehouse on a yearly basis, is it really necessary to train your staff on how to inspect the racking for potential safety issues? It certainly is if you want to ensure continual and proactive hazard...
Progressive pallet racking solutions: From deconstruction to reconstruction
When it comes to upgrading your pallet racking system, a complete overhaul is likely to be your first thought, but have you considered the gradual dismantle and rebuild approach? Whilst replacing your entire pallet racking system all in one fell swoop does have its...
The Economics of Mezzanine Floors: Return on Investment (ROI) and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Firmly, yet independently stood, the mezzanine floor inserts extra usable floorspace above ground floor level, finding itself the least costly and simplest way to expand usable floorspace when compared to a building extension, additional buildings, or relocation. A...
Survey shows strong resilience amongst UK Warehouses
In recent years, global developments have provoked a continuous flow of challenges for warehouse operations across the UK. Ecommerce growth, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, increased safety regulations and the energy crisis are all factors that generate...
Is your pallet racking system Obsolete? If so, you need to read this:
Learning that your pallet racking system will soon be obsolete or a “legacy product” is going to leave you with a predicament. When it comes to repair work, how will you source the components needed if they are no longer readily available? How will essential...
Navigating Complexity: The Crucial Role of Project Management in Pallet Racking
Any process which involves the physical assembly of structures including pallet racking comes under the umbrella of construction, a sector overwhelmed by specific regulations, provisions, standards and codes of best practice. Navigating these requirements is essential...
What is a mezzanine pallet gate and do I need one?
Often, a mezzanine floor installation within a commercial or industrial setting will feature a pallet gate and sometimes more than one. Situated in an ideal location somewhere along the edge of the platform, a mezzanine pallet gate will form part of the edge...
Don’t struggle with inventory control: Operate a FIFO warehouse instead!
FIFO or First-in First-out is a method with equal function to the First-come First-served concept which is to serve in order of arrival. With FIFO however, the concept refers to physical items rather than people, entering a ready queue to be processed in order of...
Mezzanine Staircases and Meeting UK Standards
However you use your mezzanine floor, whether for office space, additional storage or retail product display, the staircase is an integral part of the solution. A staircase is seemingly a straightforward structure until you find yourself trying to navigate the...
How to level your inventory for a successful warehouse operation
How well do your inventory levels correspond with demand? Central to effective inventory management, quantity is a serious subject for any logistical operation handling sellable goods, because too much can burden the business with unnecessary expense, whilst too...
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