If your
distribution company operates from a warehouse, it’s likely you’ll have a lot
to keep up with on a day-to-day basis to ensure business runs smoothly. It’s
one thing having to deal with the everyday goings-on of the business, but on
top of this, you’ll likely be constantly having to update, rearrange and evolve
your workspace to deal with the ever-changing demands of your company as it
grows.
Just as a
tidy home inspires a tidy mind, an orderly warehouse encourages a meticulous
way of working, something that’s extremely important in a warehouse setting.
However, when rejigging any workspace, it can be difficult to know where to
start. So, to help you organise your warehouse, we’ve made a list of some key
ideas you can implement to establish some much-needed order amidst the chaos.
Analyse your layout
First things
first, it’s important to assess whether or not the layout of your warehouse is
still practical. Are the rooms big enough for what they’re used for? Is their
placement logical? Is there a good flow of natural light? These are just a few
questions you should be asking when assessing your current warehouse floor
plan. Ideally, a warehouse will make the most of all available space, enable
easy access to storage and create a smooth workflow throughout so that
employees can carry out all tasks with ease.
Label everything
Clearly
labelling your warehouse is likely to improve safety, efficiency and
communication, which in turn will help your business to operate more
productively. From goods and work areas to safety hazards and other items,
every aspect of your warehouse should be clearly labelled or signposted and
there’s no such thing as overkill. After all, a warehouse has the potential to
be dangerous if the proper safety precautions aren’t taken, and signage is a
great way of prompting workers to be mindful of their surroundings and stay
safe. Plus, it’ll make required items much easier to locate on a busy day.
Keep up with regular maintenance
To ensure
your warehouse continues to operate efficiently, it’s essential to keep on top
of maintenance tasks. Attend to repair jobs as soon as they crop up instead of
letting them worsen over time and when it comes to cleaning, it’s important to
approach this task with a sense of diligence. Everything should be carefully
and neatly put away after use and at the end of the day, workspaces should be
cleaned, cleared and swept so that they’re ready for the next day. Creating a
cleaning rota is a great way to spread the responsibility out amongst your
employees and, if you come in to find out a job has been neglected, you’ll know
who to hold accountable.
Install racks and shelves
When working
in a warehouse, storage is a crucial aspect of the layout and this is where
racks and shelves offer the perfect solution. As robust units that make items
easily accessible, racks and shelves are perfect for a warehouse setting and
when these are customised to suit your workspace, you can guarantee an increase
in business productivity.
At Racking +
Shelving Ltd, we can design, supply, install and maintain a broad range of
industrial storage units to suit any workspace. With custom-built racks and
shelves, we promise to optimise your warehouse, helping to make the best use of
all available space.
For more
information on the services we provide, contact us
today and make the most of your warehouse with Racking + Shelving Ltd.
