How to Layout a Warehouse or Distribution Center

Productivity and Safety vs. Occupancy

One of the most important factors in sizing warehouse storage areas, is the planned occupancy. Occupancy greater than 80%, hinders productivity and safety. Beyond 80 percent occupancy, put-away locations are difficult to find, and optimal put-away locations are near non existent. As it becomes more difficult to find put-away, re-warehousing, and re slotting locations; operators are more likely to leave product on the floor, in the middle of travel aisles, and nowhere near their optimal location; thereby impeding productivity, safety, and housekeeping.

Occupancy greater than 80 percent hinders productivity, safety, and housekeeping.

Productivity/Safety

80%

Occupancy

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