Posts by APEXcos
Pallet Flow Rack… It’s a One in 2 Billion Solution
According to PackagingRevolution.net, there are roughly 2 billion (yes that’s “b” for billion) pallets in the U.S. As a supplier in the warehousing industry, we see a lot of pallets, and we see a lot of business owners striving to find space so they can add SKUs and still fill orders faster and more accurately. …
Read MoreCantilever Rack… The Rack of All Trades
Long, Bulky Inventory is Right at Home in Cantilever Rack If this were an interview question for a warehousing position… how would you answer it? A canoe, a couch, a wire reel, a skid of 20’ 2” x 6”s and 10 boxes of auto parts walk into your warehouse… You can only have 1 rack…
Read MoreSloped & Cant-Leg, Offset or Set-Back… Are these Pallet Rack Frames the Same?
…And Which Should I Choose? If you’re familiar with pallet rack storage solutions, you’ve likely heard of the sloped leg, recessed, and cant-leg frame, or maybe the offset or set-back frame design… confused yet? We hear you…. even industry veterans use these terms interchangeably, yet, these terms actually describe unique pallet rack frame options though…
Read MoreIncreasing Order Picking Efficiencies… One Layer at a Time
Revolutionize Mixed-SKU Pallet Building with Layer Picking Layer picking applications have steadily gained popularity over the last five years, mainly in grocery & beverage distribution centers, to meet the increasing demand with the ever-expanding SKU volume. Layer picking is an order picking process ideal for high-volume staging or mixing centers. With layer picking, you can…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Warehouse Investment with Pallet Rack Safety Accessories
One of the biggest investments in a warehousing and fulfillment operation is the pallet rack system. Your pallet rack design must be flexible enough to be timeless – not just simply to hold the weight of multiple levels of pallets, but to withstand the rigors of day-to-day order throughput, forklift interface, and occasional damage. The…
Read MoreRoll-Formed Pallet Racking… What’s with All Those Holes?
Like most industries, material handling has its own lingo, and so knowing the lingo brings us one step closer to solving our warehousing and distribution challenges. Here are a few words, for example, that when used together represent a significant storage medium: Teardrop, T-Bolt, Slotted or Square. So, what do you think of when you…
Read MoreChoosing Between Structural & Roll-Formed Pallet Racking Can Be a Weighty Decision
All joking aside this is the type of decision that can have a big impact in your ROI for years to come so let’s look at the differences between these two types of rack structures and see if we can help you make the best choice for your business. It’s tough to tell the difference…
Read MoreIncrease Pick Faces Without Expanding? You Bet!
4 Warehouse Storage Solutions that Add Pick Slots SKU counts rarely increase exponentially all at once. Instead, we are accustomed to adding a new SKU or adjusting to product mix changes a little at a time for our storage and fulfillment operations. At some point, however, we arrive at a day where we are simply…
Read MoreIndustrial Pallet Rack Design – How to Find the Best Solution
The Process: Designing the Right Storage and Fulfillment Solution for Your Warehouse Whether you’re looking for more storage or modifying what you already have, there are key things to consider in the development of your warehouse layout and pallet rack design. A quick walk-through of the process and review of storage rack options will help…
Read MoreFind a New Storage Experience at Apex Companies
…. and Apex Warehouse Systems! If you know Apex Companies, you’ve seen some pretty significant changes lately. First, there’s a whole lot more of us! Apex Warehouse Systems has expanded our team and our expertise, plus we’ve significantly expanded the breadth of our product and service offerings. Apex continues to specialize in custom-designed, exceptionally installed…
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