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Uses for Wire Decking

Wire decking is most often used for warehouse shelving for a number of different reasons. However, in addition to the advantages of using it for your shelves, it can also be used for a number of other things. Here are a few different things you can use wire decking for in addition to its warehouse […]

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Pallet Rack Safety Begins with Repair and Protection

Safety is always the number one priority in the warehouse. There are a number of different areas that have to be inspected for safety, including forklifts, loading docks, and, of course, the pallet racks. Making certain your pallet racks are safe begins with repair and protection. Here are a few different things to keep in […]

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Things to Consider Before Purchasing Wire Decking

One of the main types of shelving warehouses use in their pallet racks is wire decking. This type of decking has a number of benefits, and many people choose to use it in their warehouses. However, it’s important to consider a number of different factors before you purchase your wire decking. Why Use Wire Decking […]

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Things to Consider When Purchasing Pallet Racks

If you’re looking to buy more pallet racks for your warehouse or to replace some of your old, worn ones, there are a few things you have to consider. Your warehouse pallet racks are one of the most important parts of your warehouse, and you want to make certain you’re getting the right product because, […]

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Tips for Keeping Your Warehouse Cool this Summer

Working in a warehouse in the middle of summer can be one of the most difficult jobs out there. Some warehouses, especially the older ones, aren’t that well insulated or air-conditioned. Even those that are can’t make the area around the loading docks any cooler. Having the loading bay doors open all the time sucks […]

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Aisle Space Requirements for Pallet Racks

When designing or redesigning your warehouse layout, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the size of your aisles. If they’re too wide, you’re wasting space, but if they’re too small, you may not be able to get your forklifts in and out. There are a number of different space requirements […]

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Wireless Warehouse Communications Systems

Wireless warehouse communications systems allow a warehouse manager and employees to do a number of different things in addition to communicating with each other anywhere in the warehouse. Over time, these systems have become vital to the function of the warehouse. However, they weren’t always as useful. Thanks to vast improvements in communications equipment, today’s […]

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Things to Consider when shopping for a new Warehouse Management System

Your Warehouse Management System, or WMS, is one of the most important things in your warehouse. This software is literally the thing that keeps your warehouse running. It allows you to track what loads you have coming in, what you need to load and ship out, and where in your warehouse certain pieces of inventory […]

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How to Safely Transport Yard Ramps

If you’re going to be offloading materials at a warehouse where no loading dock is available, you’re going to need a yard ramp. The problem, however, is moving that yard ramp into place. These ramps are very heavy—they have to be to hold all of the weight they need to hold. They’re also cumbersome and […]

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The Great Pallet Debate: Which Pallets are Better, Wood or Plastic?

Traditionally, pallets have been made out of wood. The wooden pallet, in fact, has actually transcended its use in warehousing. Now people use wooden pallets as bed frames, raised gardening platforms, and much more. They’re upcycled into planters, shelves, and pieces of art. But just because they’ve been around for years doesn’t necessarily make them […]

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