How to Layout a Warehouse or Distribution Center

RightChain Layout Methodology

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EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

Develop expansion & contraction schemes.

Estimate high level space requirements.

Many warehouses are designed with the false assumption that the design assumptions will play out perfectly. Yet, I have yet to come across a warehouse facility that was not in some form of reconfiguration; typically due to expansion or contraction. The principle is to have in mind expansion and contraction as normal and to setup the warehouse design with flexibility to accommodate the reconfigurations accordingly.

Select 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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