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When to Use Last-in, First-out Storage (LIFO)
Last-in, first-out (LIFO) is a type of inventory management that allows inventory placed into a rack system last to be removed first. Last-in, first-out storage is most often used for goods with a long shelf life or those held in large quantities.
Read More →Pallet Racking Safety Guidelines: What They Are and How to Comply
Pallet racking safety guidelines should be followed for all steel industrial pallet rack systems. These guidelines are established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These are intended to ensure your employees and products remain safe.
Read More →Very Narrow Aisle Racking (VNA) vs. Standard Selective Racking
The most commonly used type of pallet rack system in distribution centers is selective rack. This is a versatile system that suites a wide variety of operational features.
There are options within selective rack to make this type of system best suite your space, SKUs, and picking processes. One of these options is a very narrow aisle racking system, commonly referred to as a VNA racking system. Read below to understand the differences versus standard selective rack and which may suite your operation.
Read More →Double Deep Pallet Racking vs. Standard Selective Racking
The most commonly used type of pallet rack system in distribution centers is selective rack. This is a versatile system that suites a wide variety of operational features.
There are options within selective rack solutions to make this type of system best suite your space, SKUs, and picking processes. One of these options is double-deep pallet racking. Read below to understand the difference compared to standard selective pallet racking and which may better suite your operation.
Read More →Pallet Rack Repairs & Maintenance: How It Works
Through the course of normal operations, storage rack frames can be damaged by forklifts and other material handling equipment. Damaged frames have a reduced capacity and present a serious risk of collapse and personal injury. A collapse can also damage merchandise, adjacent building structures and equipment.
Read More →When to Conduct Warehouse Pallet Racking Safety Assessments
Maintaining and inspecting racking systems regularly will help you stay cognizant of any severe or accumulated rack damage that can impact the integrity of the racking system. Periodic in-house assessments should be conducted to report anything that does not look correct or has experienced any form of contact with equipment. If you are concerned about the safety of your racking system, the sooner you address it the better.
Read More →Lori Palmer Elected to MHEDA Board of Directors
Congratulations to REB’s President, Lori Palmer, on being elected to the MHEDA Board of Directors! MHEDA brings so much to…
Read More →Selective Rack + Bin Shelving + Picking Carts + Packing Tables – A Case Study
In this case study, learn how REB helped a online clothing company optimize their new warehouse’s efficiency and storage capacity by implementing an array of storage and material handling solutions.
Read More →Voice Picking vs RF Scanning vs Pick-To-Light – How Do They Compare?
When comparing voice picking vs. RF scanning and pick-to-light systems, there are a few factors to consider. This article will…
Read More →On The Green With Roger Sandstrom
REB Storage Systems This past week, REB employees, Don Nolimal and Bill Welton accompanied Roger Sandstrom for a day on…
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