Fast-paced warehouses and storage facilities need fast-paced equipment.
A used drive-In rack system can drastically improve the speed at which you turn over inventory. Drive-In racking systems use the LIFO method (Last In First Out) because there is only one entrance. The inventory at the back of the shelving unit can only be accessed if everything in front of it has been removed. These racking systems are suitable for products with no expiration date and no shelf life concern. Drive-in shelving makes it easy for forklift operators to unload from the loading dock and right into your storage units.
To improve efficiency and make the workplace safer, drive-in racking systems are a great addition to any storage facility.
If shelf life is a concern, fear not, there’s an alternative to drive-in rack systems. If you need access to the complete shelving unit, and all the respective products on the shelves, then a drive-thru storage system would make much more sense for your business. Drive-thru storage systems use the FIFO method, first in first out, and have two points of entry to allow ease of access to all the units. Like the drive-in racking system, the drive-thru system allows for efficient unloading and loading but is easier to access. That being said, drive-thru storage systems need a clear path of entry on both sides. This means you cannot put this unit against the wall, which of course means more square-footage being eaten up.
Drive-thru storage systems use the FIFO method, first in first out, and have two points of entry to allow ease of access to all the units. Like the drive-in system, the drive-thru racking system allows for efficient unloading and loading but is easier to access. That being said, drive-thru storage systems need a clear path of entry on both sides. This means you cannot put this unit against the wall, which of course means more square-footage being eaten up.
Both drive-in and drive-thru storage systems are made for ease of access and upgrading efficiency within the warehouse; it just depends on what kind of products you’re working with. Figuring out which one makes sense for you is part of our job, so give us a call and see what we can do for you today!
