New Warehouse Design Site Survey Makes Planning a Breeze

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Check Every Box – Download Our Warehouse Design Site Survey

In the fast-paced logistics and supply chain world, time is always of the essence. To optimize the time needed to complete a warehouse site survey, we’ve developed a comprehensive project sheet. Following the guidelines below will ensure you efficiently gather all the necessary data to complete a new warehouse design.

The site survey, developed by our experienced design and project management teams, is broken into 4 Phases to support your information-gathering efforts. 

  • Phase 1 – Storage Systems
  • Phase 2 – Facility Specifications
  • Phase 3 – Warehouse Operations
  • Phase 4 – Installation Planning

Here is an overview of our new site survey planning document.

 

Phase 1 – Storage Systems

Inventory specs are paramount in warehouse design — SKU counts, pallet dimensions, load weights, etc. Our site survey will walk you through it to ensure all the necessary details are captured. From there, you can customize storage racking solutions that take advantage of the available space and meet your storage and processing needs.

Warehouse Design - Apex CompaniesIf you’re looking for more information on storage rack system design, take a look at our related blogs. 

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Pallet Rack Storage System Overview

Pallet Rack Comparison Matrix

Comprehensive Overview of Pallets

 

Phase 2 – Facility Specifications

Another key aspect of your design will center around the facility dimensions, including obstructions, entry/exit points, utilities, and equipment. Follow the guidelines in the site survey to supply your designers and engineers with the facts they need for planning and, ultimately, permitting and installation.

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Let us help you get the most from your warehouse space with advice from our blogs on warehouse space and pallet rack design.

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Maximize a Small Footprint

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Phase 3 – Warehouse Operations

Knowing operational parameters will ensure that your design satisfies all processing goals and helps you plan an efficient installation. We’ve also included customer preference questions regarding budgeting and payment.

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The customer’s operational climate and work process are critical to your warehouse configuration and pallet rack design. We share some seasoned advice in our correlated blogs.

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Rack Solutions for Cold Storage Warehousing

Warehouse Relocation Planning Tips

 

Phase 4 – Installation Planning

Warehouse Design - Apex CompaniesFrom slab specifications to shimming –gathering this type of information at the earliest stages will help smooth the process going forward and allow you to address any concerns early on, hopefully saving dollars and headaches.

The best design in the world can’t save a poor installation –but the Apex team is here to help with expert support. Our in-house professional installation teams are available nationwide to tackle your warehousing projects, from pallet racking and automated systems to mezzanines and more. Review our related materials to learn more about the intricacies of warehouse installation.

Related Blogs:

Permitting Process 

Selective Pallet Rack Installation

Shim Stacking

Anchoring Pallet Rack

Warehouse Floor Construction


  CLICK HERE  to get started and download our site survey.  Any questions? Don’t hesitate to call the Apex Pros! We’re ready to share expert design and engineering advice if you need a hand.

The Apex team is ready to help – Contact Us today!

 

Apex Warehouse Site Survey