Double Deep Pallet Racking



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Like any other racking system, it requires an aisle and thus result in poor costly warehouse space utilization.

Advantages

• Enhance space utilization which ultimately reduce the total warehousing costs incurred
• Two pallets can be reached by the double deep trucks in the racks
• With the increase in rack height, products are more prone to damages as more handling is required

Disadvantages

• The need to have double reach trucks
• Lost of absolute FIFO
• Poor visibility for the truck drivers when accessing the rear locations
• Ergonomics is not enhanced; frequent bending and stretching required by workers who pick products from the deeper racks

The above was posted by HEIDI