While pallets are most commonly used for storing and transporting products, many creative people have come up with other uses for pallets. These uses range from furniture to artwork. With the holiday season fast approaching, we thought we’d do something a little different and show some other uses for wood pallets. Here are some of […]
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How to Prepare for Floods with Wire Decking
Floods can do a lot of damage to a warehouse. Once the water starts flowing in, all of the pallets stored at ground level are in danger. If the products on these pallets aren’t somehow wrapped in waterproof plastic, at least some of the items on the bottom of the pallet will be damaged. Chances […]
The Different Types of Pallet Storage
To get the most out of your warehouse, you need to have a very efficient storage system. Maximizing the amount of product you can store is key to maximizing your profits. That’s why it’s important to understand the different types of pallet storage and how each one is used. If you’re using the wrong type […]
Warehouse Inspection Checklist
Have you done a general inspection of your warehouse lately? If you haven’t and you’re at a loss for where to begin, it’s generally a good idea to create a warehouse inspection checklist to use on a regular basis. This way, you’ll be prepared is OSHA sends someone out to check your building. These checklists […]
How Kiva Robots are used in Warehouses
Chances are, you’ve heard of Kiva before. But, in case you haven’t, Kiva Systems is a company that builds mobile robotic systems for warehouses. While the company developed its famous robotic fulfillment system independently and sought to work with a number of businesses to help meet their warehousing needs, they are no longer on their […]
Are Planned Maintenance Programs Worth the Upfront Cost?
When it comes to maintenance, many warehouses choose to do their own on a regularly scheduled basis. They plan on taking care of their docks, doors, forklifts, loading dock ramps, and other equipment themselves. But, the reality is that even those warehouse managers with the best of intentions will end up skipping some maintenance. It’s […]
Henningsen Cold Storage Recognized for Safety
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has recently acknowledged Henningsen Cold Storage in Richland, Washington, as one of the state’s outstanding warehouses. Henningsen was one of only six companies in the state to be named as such. L&I’s START Program L&I selected these six companies as part of its Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together […]
Tips for Keeping Your Warehouse Secure
Warehouse security is vital in today’s day and age. If someone breaks into your warehouse and steals or damages property, it could reflect poorly on you and your company. Worse yet, if your products and materials were damaged or stolen, you’ve just lost money. If your warehouse stores products for other businesses, you may have […]
Coca-Cola Goes Green with their Forklifts
Forklifts have been a major feature in warehouses across the world for years, and while they may have some differences, they all had one thing in common: some form of fossil fuel powered them. However, in today’s world of green energy, many companies are under pressure from consumers to become as environmentally friendly as possible, […]
Easy Ways to Reduce Maintenance Costs in Your Warehouse
Maintenance costs can really drain your budget. That’s because a lot of these expenses are more than they should be or could be avoided altogether by following some fairly simple and easy guidelines. If you’ve been allocating a lot of your budget towards maintenance, here are a few different things you can do to help […]