Anyone working in a warehouse environment understands that there is much more involved than merely placing items on shelves or racks. A warehouse is a vital part of the supply chain, where numerous activities are carried out to ensure the efficient storage, handling,...
Did you know that 78% of online shoppers anticipate either same-day or next-day deliveries? To meet and exceed these instant shipping expectations, fulfilment operations are accelerating logistics by employing micro-warehousing. What is Micro-Warehousing?...
Our perception of a warehouse typically involves lots of pallets and boxes, moving handling equipment, conveyors and people, pallet racking structures and warehouse shelving systems but on visiting a warehouse you learn more about how it operates by observing its...
The greenhouse gas emissions that come from your warehouse may have so far gone unnoticed however the UK Government wants us all to look at our carbon footprint and take action to reduce it. Our aim as a country to reduce our emissions to net zero by 2050 and by 2030...
Is stock rotation a priority for your business? If it is you will know that the First-in First-out (FIFO) method is gold standard. Pallet racking and shelving systems of specific types can automatically work by the FIFO stock rotation procedure, creating an effective...
It’s true that pallet racking is the most common type of warehouse storage system, but what if your inventory is too long, too big, too small or too delicate to store on pallets? Which storage solutions are available to support your inventory needs? Here you will...
Pallet racking comes in many different formats, so how do you decide which type would be most beneficial to your business? To help you to understand the different factors involved when choosing the right pallet racking solution for your warehouse, I have been talking...
Running out of usable space within a busy warehouse setting is a common problem which can have a negative effect on overall productivity. Are you faced with this dilemma? If so read on to discover the warehouse mezzanine floor and how it can transform your workspace...
Cantilever racking has a unique ability to provide safe handling and storage for items which are unsuitable for pallet racking due to length, size, shape or weight. If your inventory comes under this umbrella of characteristics then cantilever racking could be the...
Pallet racking is a systematised structure which enables the safe storage and handling of palletised goods within a warehouse. It provides organised storage allowing pallets to be stored across multiple rows on multiple levels with loading and picking made easy and...
The day to day activities carried out in warehouse and storage environments can carry an increased risk to health and safety. An employer has the ultimate responsibility to ensure health and safety within the work place is properly managed to protect your employees...
In these current unprecedented times our main focus as individuals has changed dramatically and our number one priority is to help protect lives and our wonderful NHS. We have all taken specific steps to help shield ourselves and others from covid19 and although the...
Live storage systems are an ideal solution for fast paced warehouses where stock volume is high and space is critical. Using built-in gravity controlled rollers the system can swiftly move your loaded units to its picking destination without human interaction,...
Running out of space can be a real issue for businesses especially when they don’t have the option to relocate or extend the property. Ideally in these situations businesses are looking for a cost effective way to create more space within the same surface area...
Are you looking to increase storage capacity in your near full warehouse facility but have limited floor space? It may be time to consider vertical space and discover how it can be used to maximise your cubic area. What is a multi tier racking system? A multi tier...
Our installation team arrived on site early February to begin the installation of a two-tier mezzanine floor. The upper floor space will extend from the mezzanine previously installed by WSL in the original warehouse ten years ago. Pavers have since increased their...
You have found the perfect building a very impressive large open space which you plan to convert into a successfully productive warehouse. This blank canvas will soon be the pumping heart of your business, a busy operation where people, equipment, machinery, storage...
WSL are proud to be celebrating 30 years of successfully providing bespoke storage solutions for our valued clients. As a family business which has continued through two generations, we are appreciative of all our employees, many of whom are long standing because they...
Our service is completely client-centric. We provide all manufacturer types, as well as fitters, engineers and inspectors; which means that not only can we deliver your entire project from start to finish, but that we can provide a fully bespoke solution for your individual needs. Get in touch to find out more.