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October, 2022 Production


Creating Supply Shock Resilience through


Warehouse Expansion By Del Williams


ularly around seaports and distribution centers. With storage, logistics, and distribution facilities strained to the


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limit today, managers are now looking to cost effectively optimize op- erations without leasing more space or expanding their buildings. Versatile options are available that can help to make the most of


facility vertical space and storage density. The cumulative effect of taking advantage of some or all of these offerings can substantially improve supply shock resilience.


Leveraging Vertical Cubic Space As floor space has become increasingly scarce, going up — not


out — is an increasingly popular strategy. One way to extend the use of existing square footage is with free-standing elevated work plat- forms, which can essentially double the space in the same square footage. Elevated work platforms can be utilized to create additional workspace for small parts storage, picking and sorting operations, archiving, in-plant office space, and more. Due to the importance of incorporating elevated work platforms


into warehousing, Steel King Industries, a national manufacturer of racking and storage systems, created an independently operated business unit, called NexCaliber Structures, focused solely on supply- ing turnkey solutions for engineered elevated work platforms. The business unit accelerates engineered work platform projects while minimizing risk. First, 3D design visualization software technologies are used to


quickly determine the most successful solution for the operation, in- cluding configuring custom platforms and accessories, reviewing costs, and determining efficient alternatives. The project is expedited with accurate quotes and simplified 3D


models utilizing automated parametric estimating technology (PET). Assemblies and components are instantly populated from CAD mod- els. The process streamlines approvals with in-house structural and professional engineering. An example of a platform is the ClereSpan mezzanine. The mez-


zanine system can be customized with a variety of floor surfaces, stairs, and gates. Flooring options range from standard roof decking and wood to bar grating. To match facility growth, the platform can be combined with other products to form a full turnkey system. Cus- tom multilevel systems are available as well. Putting unused space to use


above the warehouse dock door may be an answer. As a solution to empty pallet storage problems, an over-dock pallet storage rack can help.


Increasing Storage Density A pushback pallet rack offers


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up to 90 percent more product storage than selective rack sys- tems and up to 400 percent more selectivity than drive-in racks. A dynamic pushback rack


system allows storing pallets two to five deep while providing easy access to a variety of different SKUs. Pallets are stored behind each other in a series of nested carts and are loaded from the same side of the system, eliminat- ing separate aisles for each func- tion. Composed of a stable rack along with a series of inclined


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ue to the dramatic shortages of products and materials caused by the pandemic, many companies are seeking to increase in- ventory. However, warehouse space is in short supply, partic-


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