INTRODUCTION

The primary objective of storage in a distribution warehouse is simply to store the Stock- Keeping Unit (SKUs) in a location temporarily; until they are required for customer order. In order to select the appropriate storage system for the warehouse(s), it involves the matching of storage and throughput requirements to the equipment characteristics. This means to compromise between maximising the use of storage space and the need for accessibility to stored products.

Storage Methods

The various storage methods discussed later would eventually look at the palletized and non- palletized (e. g. Small Item Storage and Odd Size Storage) storage system.

The coverage would comprise of the followings:

Palletized Storage System

• Pallet Racking
• Block Stacking
• Drive- Through and Drive- In Racking
• Wide Aisle Racking, Narrow Aisle Racking, Very Narrow Aisle Racking
• Mobile Pallet Racking
• Double Deep Pallet Racking
• Adjustable Pallet Racking (ARP)
• Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)

Non- Palletized Storage System

Small Item Racks

• Carton Racks
• Shelvings

Odd Size Storage

• Cantilever Racks
• Stanchion Racks

On top of that, Gravity Flow Racks could be used for small items and pallets

ADDITIONAL

• Zoning of Storage Area
• Location Address plays an IMPORTANT Role in Storage Systems
• Partitioning
• Mezzanine Flooring