How to Layout a Warehouse or Distribution Center

RightChain Layout Methodology

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Develop expansion & contraction schemes.

Estimate high level space requirements.

MATERIAL HANLDING OPTIMIZATION

Step 6 in the RightChain Layout Methodology is to optimize the selection of the material handling equipment that moves product between warehouse activities. There are a wide variety equipment types including industrial vehicles and powered conveyors.

Optimize material handling methods.

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Optimize activity space requirements.

Bay match all space assignments.

Determine high-level facility flow.

Maximize activity adjacencies .

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