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Follow on Google News | Considering New Racks in the Warehouse or DC? Ask These Questions FirstIndustry expert provides 9 tips for success including, talk to your lift truck manufacturer, pull a permit, and check the fire code.
By: Distribution Group In the April issue of Distribution Center Management, Krummell notes that your overall goal is to create a rack set-up that lets you operate efficiently and safely. How do you achieve that goal? For starters, talk to the manufacturer of your lift trucks to make sure the racks you plan to install are compatible with your forklifts. Want a recipe for instant frustration? Heights aren't the only area for potential problems. Aisle widths are another area where you should seek advice from lift truck manufacturers. "If they say you need an eight-foot aisle, probably go nine feet to give yourself some extra space," Krummell says. "When people try to make things too tight, they tend to damage the rack, and we're back in there a year or two later to replace the rack." Seven additional tips for selecting and installing racks appear in the April issue of Distribution Center Management. About the Distribution Group For more than 40 years, Distribution Group publications have helped distribution center and warehouse managers increase productivity, cut costs, and meet increasing customer demands. Distribution Group publishes Distribution Center Management newsletter, books and reports, and a free e-newsletter. Website: http://www.DistributionGroup.com End
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