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Your choices when it comes to pallet rack installation can make or break the safety, security, and profitability of your warehouse. That means if you’ve been relying on wood decking to hold up those heavy pallets, it’s time to stop living in the past and join the modern age of warehouse innovation! In fact, if you don’t upgrade your racking system, you may actually be putting your workers at risk, especially if you regularly deal with heavy products or large pallet sizes.

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Even in the smallest stores, order and inventory management can be a monumental task. However, keeping track of product quantities and customer orders is crucial to your business’s bottom line. And there’s no better way to do this than with functional labeling for all of your racks, shelves, and other product locations. Whether you’re trying to organize a few shelves in a tiny stockroom or you’ll be applying these tips to a massive warehouse, here’s some advice from the pros about best practices for creating a useful labeling system.

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The pallet racks in your warehouse facilities put up with a lot of wear and tear, no matter what you stock, sell, or showcase. Because they serve as the backbone of the warehouse, your rack systems matter, so picking warehouse shelving that will last is crucial to saving you unnecessary time, money, and effort short and long-term.

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Pallet racking systems provide excellent storage solutions for your warehouse, whether big, small, or in-between. While these storage systems are sturdy and reliable, they aren’t invulnerable (read more about how to prevent pallet rack damage) and need to be taken care of properly. These are some common pallet racking mistakes to avoid.

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Warehouse workers know how busy things can get. Machine and foot traffic both cause a lot of wear and tear on a warehouse floor. Damage to the floor is visible and hard to ignore. However, you might be overlooking another workhouse in the warehouse: the pallet racking.

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A pallet racking system is arguably one of the most integral aspects of your distribution and warehouse operations. Although pallet racks are designed and built to be solid and sturdy, they are exposed to several rigorous applications that can cause them damage. Damaged racks can cause several problems in a warehouse, including safety risks for forklift drivers and other workers on the floor. Therefore, it is crucial to establish solid damage-control practices to reduce the risk of damage, minimize losses, and prevent employee injury.

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When you’re trying to conduct business efficiently and effectively, you need to use your pallet racks to their fullest potential. Since racks take up a large percentage of your warehouse space, you’ll want to ensure their layout enables you to use every inch of space in your facility. The proper layout can help you store more and produce more quickly. To improve your warehouse storage, review these six tips for maximizing space with your pallet racking system.

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Many people may not realize that pallet racking is not a one-size-fits-all solution for warehouses. Determining the best pallet racking solution for your warehouse depends on the end user’s unique storage needs. 

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Relocating your entire warehouse can be a significant endeavor, and doing it yourself or relying on your employees to do it for you can make it even more daunting. Trusting professionals to help you with your warehouse relocation is a smart move that can save you many headaches, not to mention money, time, effort, and costly consequences of reduced productivity.

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While pallet racks can often be repaired if the damage is minimal, sometimes you’ll need to purchase one or more new racks to ensure the overall safety and productivity of your business. It can be difficult to decide between teardrop and double-slotted pallet racks, as both are very similar and provide their own benefits.

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