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The Big Picture on Bulk Storage Warehousing Solutions
Explore Storage Solutions for Your Bulk Items & Containers When looking at storage options for your warehouse or factory, your primary goals are maximizing space, ease of access to products, and safety. But with the large variety of options, it can be overwhelming trying to determine which or what combination of storage systems best fits…
Read More3 Best Practices for Productivity-Enhancing Warehouse Ergonomics
Injuries are far too common in the warehousing industry, with workers experiencing nearly twice as many musculoskeletal injuries as workers in the general private sector. However, good ergonomic practices can help prevent these injuries from occurring in the first place. According to a 2013 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. warehousing…
Read MorePut the Fab in Prefab with Inplant Modular Office Space
Customizable, Cost-Effective Office Space Designed to Meet Your Needs What Are Inplant Offices? Inplant modular offices are a cost-effective and customizable way to provide the necessary space for administrative staff while keeping them close to the heart of the operation. The modular design creates an enclosed work environment separate from the surrounding facility that is…
Read MoreA Look at Warehouse Mezzanines from a Whole New Level
Convert Overhead Space into Efficient, Cost-Saving Storage or Production Areas What Is a Warehouse Mezzanine? A warehouse mezzanine is an intermediate floor built between the actual warehouse floor and ceiling. Mezzanines convert unused vertical space into productive storage or workspace without the addition of expensive brick and mortar. Mezzanines can be freestanding or pallet…
Read MoreWhen Consistency is a Bad Thing for Warehouse Racking | Apex Safety Spotlight
Successful warehousing and distribution operations are built on performing tasks by rote… receive, store, pick, pack, ship…. and repeat. Pallet rack systems are a great support system (literally and figuratively) for those types of productive and efficient storage, picking and processing operations. Doesn’t it make sense then, that rack systems should remain in good,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Point… Load? Pallet Rack Engineering for Food Processing
Footed storage bins like these stainless-steel curing vats are extremely useful in food processing operations, allowing bulk product storage and handling with easy access beneath for cleaning. They can, however, pose a challenge when designing a pallet rack system. Let’s take a look at a recent Apex pallet rack design to review the challenges…
Read MoreWarehouse Cages, Fences & Partitions Provide Versatile Security Solutions
Security is an important issue at any business where expensive equipment is used, or where products are stored. Warehouse cages, fences, and partitions allow you to install secure areas quickly and easily. They offer versatile solutions that help save money and improve the safety of your workers. How They Work Partitions – Partitions are panels…
Read MorePallet Rack Storage Options for Inventory Optimization
It may seem less disruptive or even less expensive to simply choose selective pallet rack for your storage or order fulfillment operation rather than rock the boat with a high-density, dynamic or automated system. We get it, and yes simple selective pallet rack is a dependable warehousing solution. However, with labor shortages, increasing demand, faster…
Read MoreBring on the (Pallet Rack) Reinforcements| Apex Safety Spotlight
Pallet rack is rated for capacity in two ways: beam capacity and upright capacity. Your frame and beams must be able to handle the load of a fully stocked system. Thus, your inventory is your main determinant of your pallet rack system design. You may wonder why it wouldn’t be easier to just make a…
Read MoreA Look Inside Industrial Shelving for Picking Operations
Industrial shelving is to nuts and bolts what pallet racking is to pallets. And what exactly is that you may ask? Well, simply put, it’s a highly efficient, economical storage solution. Not restricted to nuts and bolts of course, industrial or commercial shelving is ideal for storing hand-picked inventory for order fulfillment or assembly but…
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