The Warehouse Design "Where To Start? " Key

• Objective of Storage Area?  Order filling______ long term storage_____  combination and percentage_____

• Types of product being stored, i.e.. Pallets / Cases / Finished Goods / Parts loose or in bins_______________

• Size, shape and weight of SKU's.  cases, master cases, pallets (W x D x H)_______________________________

• Number of SKU's____________range of units stored per SKU____________________________________ see attached additional list______

• Is there a CAD drawing available_________  Paper drawing__________ Accurate obstacles noted__________
 
    Examples would be overhead obstructions, ie. ventilation, column size and spacing.

• Size of area that will act as the warehouse. (Width____ x Depth_____x Clear ceiling height_____)

• Activity areas in relation to warehouse area.

    Loading Docks _________________

    Production or packaging area and traffic flow________________

    Unloading / Staging area needed________________

    Other____________________

• Type of lift that will be used ie. standard counterbalanced lift truck, Order Picker (man-up) style, Reach truck for narrow aisles, Swing mast truck for very narrow aisles, etc.

    _________________________________________

• What is the long range plan for growth?__________________________________

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