Maximizing Space Without Losing Control
In this week’s Warehousing Wednesday, Mark Lewis reflects on insights from the WERC Conference — especially a lively discussion on how to get the most from your warehouse space.
Mark breaks down the pros and cons of different racking systems — from selective to double-deep to drive-in — showing how cube utilization increases as racks deepen. But as space efficiency goes up, so does the challenge of maintaining FIFO (first in, first out) accuracy and inventory visibility.
His key takeaway? Without a robust WMS, deeper storage solutions can create more headaches than they solve. A WMS enables rule-based, flexible control of putaway and picking — making it the real driver behind sustainable cube optimization.
