What to consider when fitting out your warehouse

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As your business grows and develops, your warehouse will need to undergo multiple warehouse fitouts to serve your expanding business needs.

Warehouse fitouts are a big investment for your business that can lead to many great benefits, so it’s essential you take the appropriate time to get your warehouse fitout right so your business can continue to grow and develop. While warehouse fitouts are a large time-consuming process with lots of elements and factors to consider, taking the time to carefully plan and consider all the factors of your fitout can make it a much easier process.

While every warehouse fitout differs depending on the requirements, several common factors appear every time. Below are the top 5 things you should consider when fitting out your warehouse, keep reading to discover what they are.

 

Your Budget

You should always determine your budget before you start your warehouse fitout. You may have grand plans of what you want to do with your warehouse space, but they may not fit within your budget. Determining your budget first will allow you to only look at storage systems and fitout options that will work within your budget rather than deciding on a system only to find out that it’s too expensive. This will save you from backtracking and having to start the process all over again.

 

Warehouse Layout and Floor plan

How Will Your Warehouse Flow?

The layout of your warehouse is directly linked to how your warehouse flows. You want your warehouse layout to aid your warehouse flow rather than impede it. There are several factors to consider when designing your warehouse layout, such as the width of your aisles, what sections of your warehouse need to be close together to create a steady flow and the accessibility of goods, tools, and equipment. Not thinking about factors like these can mean that the layout you choose for your warehouse can negatively affect your warehouse flow and slow down your processes.

 

How Will You Organise Your Warehouse?

How you decide to organise your warehouse can affect the layout and floor plan of your warehouse. It is essential that you organise your warehouse in a way that will be beneficial for all your employees and not just a select few. Setting up an easy-to-use locating system can help streamline your processes by simplifying how employees search for items, ultimately cutting down their searching time.

 

How Wide Do Your Aisles Need to Be?

The width of your racking aisles is an important factor that can impact how you choose to layout your warehouse. When selecting the width of your aisles, you need to consider several things, such as what machines and personnel will need access to the aisle and whether there will be enough space in the aisles for your largest piece of machinery to manoeuvre around. If your aisles are the incorrect width, this can negatively impact how your personnel and machinery get about your warehouse, making it hard to get to products and slowing down your productivity. That’s why you must carefully decide the size of your aisles to ensure you have enough room.

Where Will You Place Your Different Sections?

Suppose you plan on dividing your warehouse into different sections; it’s essential to consider the utilities like power and water each area will need, as this will determine where they are placed. Some sections may require both power and water, meaning that these sections must be situated somewhere in the middle of both. If you’re to place a section too far away from the required utilities, this may end up costing you more as you will have to put in extra wires and pipes to reach this area.

 

Storage Solutions

Which Storage Solutions Will Work Best in Your Space?

Every warehouse requires a storage solution to provide space to store goods and essential items. With multiple storage options available, selecting the right one is a must to ensure everything you need to store is stored correctly and safely. You should always consider what you require of your storage solution and what space you have available for storage. Considering these factors will help you narrow down your available choices and ultimately help you select the proper storage solution for your needs.

Do You Need a Mezzanine Floor?

Mezzanine floors can be a wise investment in any warehouse; failing to at least think about whether your warehouse would benefit from one, if not now but in the future, can be a costly mistake. Adding a mezzanine floor to your warehouse can allow you to utilise your vertical space, which may otherwise go unused. A mezzanine floor can be a versatile space solution that you can use for anything from office spaces to a break space. You can even easily incorporate shelving into the mezzanine floor, creating dedicated storage space.

However, if you fail to plan for a mezzanine floor and then decide you require one, it may involve rejigging your warehouse to fit it in, which is why you should always plan for one from the beginning.

If you’re running out of space in your warehouse, why not consider adding a mezzanine floor and taking full advantage of all your available space. Using a mezzanine floor to utilise your vertical space and expand your storage capabilities can save you from having to relocate to a larger premises, which can help save you both time and money.

 

What Are Your Future Plans?

It can be hard to predict what the future may hold. Still, it’s always vital to consider all the short and long term possibilities when fitting out your warehouse, including anything from a warehouse expansion to relocating to a new location. If you fail to plan for these possibilities, it can make it much harder if they eventually do happen. Planning for both the short and long term at the same time can allow you to create a layout that will enable you to quickly rectify any issues that come up, which can save you time and money in the long run.

 

Speaking with a Professional

Undertaking a warehouse fitout is a big task for even the most experienced warehouse person. With lots of factors to consider and make decisions on, it can often be a time-consuming task. That’s why speaking with a professional is always your best course of action. A warehouse fitout professional will help you make all the right decisions to ensure your warehouse is running at its full potential. At All Storage Systems, we have a team of warehouse fitout experts that can help you successfully fitout your warehouse. Our team can help with every aspect of your fitout, from your layout to the best storage solutions, helping turn a time-consuming process into a simple and easy one.

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