Proper equipment and supplies help keep warehoused
products safe.
To protect merchandise in a warehouse, you need the
right equipment and supplies. That’s because all merchandise endures several
moves before making it into the hands of consumers. Having the proper equipment
and supplies helps ensure that these frequent relocations are accident free.
Some of the most beneficial types of equipment include:
1. Material
handling system components, such as pallet racks, which come in many
configurations.
2. Essential
warehouse lifting devices, such as a forklift or vertical conveyor which will
allow pallets to be easily transferred and stacked floor to ceiling if
necessary.
3. Industrial
shelving units. Invest in strong industrial shelving; you will need industrial
shelving that is of higher caliber than standard consumer-strength shelves.
4. Industrial
Floor Tapes and other floor marking materials such as floor dots, footprints,
angles and Ts, and other materials such as floor signs to keep everything in
the correct place and to mark off aisles.