In the evolving world of warehousing, maximising space efficiently is crucial for businesses to thrive. Longspan shelving has emerged as the number one storage solution, allowing businesses to optimise storage capabilities without compromising accessibility and organisation for their staff.
This blog will highlight our top tips for effective space management using our products. Check out these versatile storage solutions’ benefits for your business below!
What are the main benefits of longspan shelving?
Longspan shelving is a versatile storage solution designed to accommodate a wide range of products and goods, making it a popular choice for various industries across New Zealand. The improved accessibility and space maximisation of these products can help you make the most of the space in your workplace. Here are some key benefits that make this product a valuable asset:
Maximising Vertical Space
One of the significant advantages of this versatile storage solution is its ability to maximise vertical space. With adjustable shelves, you can customise the shelving layout to accommodate items of various sizes and heights. This flexibility allows for efficient storage from floor to ceiling, making the most of every inch of your available space.
Improved Accessibility
This product provides easy access to stored items, minimising the time required for retrieval. Its open design will enable your employees to quickly identify and retrieve products, increasing overall operational efficiency. This accessibility helps reduce downtime and improves productivity. This can never be a bad thing in business!
Durability and Sturdiness
Designed to withstand heavy loads and support large quantities of goods. Its robust construction ensures stability and durability, making it suitable for storing bulky or heavy items. The sturdy design also guarantees the longevity of the shelving system, offering businesses a cost-effective storage solution in the long run, as you won’t run into issues down the line.
Here are our top tips for effective space management in your workplace
Now that we’ve explained some of the main benefits let’s explore some practical tips for efficient space management when you use this excellent storage solution:
Analyse and Plan Your Space
Before implementing longspan shelving, you must analyse the available space in your warehouse or storage facility. Assess the dimensions, layout, and workflow to determine the most suitable configuration for your shelving units. By planning, you can optimise the space and ensure a seamless integration of this product into your storage area.
Utilise the Adjustable Shelves
Longspan shelving comes with adjustable shelves, allowing you to adapt the shelving unit to your specific storage needs. Take advantage of this feature to customise and optimise the shelving configuration. Adjusting the shelves to accommodate various product sizes and shapes can eliminate wasted space and create a more organised storage system.
Implement Proper Organisation and Labelling
Success in space management depends on efficient organisation and labelling practices. Categorise your inventory and use clear labels to identify the contents of each shelving unit. This ensures quick and easy retrieval, preventing unnecessary time spent searching for specific items. Additionally, maintaining proper organisation contributes to a safer working environment by reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Consider Additional Storage Solutions
While longspan shelving is an excellent storage solution, exploring complementary products to enhance your space management efforts further is beneficial. Industrial and wire mesh shelving can be integrated alongside longspan shelving to accommodate specialised items or provide additional storage options for smaller items. This comprehensive approach ensures efficient utilisation of all available space within your facility.
Boosting productivity with longspan work benches!
In addition to adequate space management, this product can contribute to overall workplace productivity. By incorporating longspan work benches into your storage system, you create a dedicated workspace that enhances productivity and efficiency. Longspan workbenches provide a stable surface for tasks such as assembly, packaging and repairs, eliminating the need to search for a suitable work area.
Our longspan shelving is available in light grey and black. To learn more about our longspan work benches, visit an article we wrote earlier this year here.
How can we help?
Longspan shelving offers businesses an effective solution for improving space management in their warehouses or storage facilities. By maximising vertical space and ensuring durability, longspan shelving optimises storage capabilities long-term for your business. It also provides improved accessibility for your staff while maintaining work efficiency and improving overall health and safety.
By incorporating tips such as adjusting shelves, implementing labelling to improve organisation, and considering additional storage solutions alongside longspan shelving, you can make the most of your workspace and change the game for your business.
Embrace the benefits of this versatile product and take your space management to the next level.
Contact one of our team today to learn how we can help you enhance your space!
Pallet Racking Solutions designs, supplies and installs quality pallet racking and warehouse storage solutions, New Zealand wide. Follow our blog for the latest innovations, new tech, safety and compliance, case studies and in-depth explanations of our solutions.