• 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.
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• What is the long range plan for growth?__________________________________
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