How to place warehouse shelves

　　The placement of warehouse shelves requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors. Here are some key points for placement:

　　1、 Arrange according to the warehouse layout

　　Warehouse shape

　　If it is a rectangular warehouse, you can choose to place shelves parallel along the long side direction, which can maximize the use of the warehouse's length, increase the number of shelves arranged, and improve storage capacity.

　　For a square warehouse, shelves can be arranged in a criss crossing manner, or shelves containing highfrequency goods can be placed near the entrance and exit based on the frequency of goods entering and leaving the warehouse.

　　Entrance and exit locations

　　The placement of shelves should ensure smooth passage for goods entering and exiting the warehouse. Usually, the main passage is set in the center of the warehouse, with a width of 23 meters, to facilitate the passage of forklifts and other handling equipment.

　　The width of the secondary channel branching out from the main channel can be around 11.5 meters, and the secondary channel connects various shelf areas. There should be sufficient operating space between the shelves and the aisle, usually 0.51 meter, for the handling and loading/unloading of goods.

　　2、 Arrange according to the characteristics of the goods

　　Types of goods

　　Place goods of the same type or similar items in the same shelf area for easier management and retrieval of goods. For example, placing food products on shelves in one area and electronic products in another area.

　　For goods that are prone to mutual influence, such as volatile chemicals and moisture sensitive items, they should be placed separately to avoid mutual contamination or damage.

　　Weight and size of goods

　　Heavier goods should be placed at the bottom of the shelves to ensure their stability. For example, components of large mechanical equipment can be placed at the bottom of heavyduty shelves.

　　Goods with larger sizes should choose appropriate shelf specifications based on their shape and size to avoid space waste caused by unsuitable shelf sizes.

　　3、 Consider storage efficiency placement

　　Utilize vertical space

　　Try to increase the height of the shelves as much as possible and make full use of the vertical space in the warehouse. But it should be noted that the height of the shelves cannot exceed the effective height of the warehouse, and the maximum lifting height of forklifts and other handling equipment should also be considered.

　　High rise shelves can be paired with attic shelves, which can utilize the space at the top of the shelves for secondary storage, further improving storage efficiency.

　　Goods turnover rate

　　Placing goods with high turnover rates on shelves near the entrance and main aisle can reduce the distance and time required for cargo handling and improve warehouse efficiency.

　　Goods with low turnover can be placed deeper in the warehouse or on highrise shelves.

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