‘Tis (Almost) the Season: Preparing Your Warehouse for the Holiday Rush

Beat the Holiday Rush with Fast-Tracked Warehouse Solutions

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If Amazon Prime Day is any indication, it is never too early to start preparing for seasonal demand. However, if you’re still or just recovering from last year, it’s time to make some fast changes to make sure that you’re ahead of the game this time around. Even in normal times, warehouses face huge inventory increases around this time of year and have to account for that change of pace. This year, in particular, with surges expected in celebration and spending, it’s crucial that your facility can handle it all. The good news is that WOI offers a full range of dynamic and adaptable rack and conveyor systems that can help you keep up, optimize storage and keep product flowing. 

The Storage Rack Solutions You Need to Get It All Done this Holiday Season

There are multiple storage racking options to choose from to optimize seasonal storage and high throughput during peak holiday rushes. While the solution you choose will ultimately depend on your square footage, inventory mix, turn rates, labor, and other factors, some dependable options to consider include: 

Pallet Racking Systems

Several types of pallet racking will allow you to handle temporary, seasonal inventory upticks. These systems get bulk storage up off the ground for faster access, accurate selection, better traffic flow: 

• Cantilever Racking – Allows you to customize and modulate applications to your needs to store bulky and awkward items that may not be in your inventory the whole year. Not only does cantilever rack work for actual gift-related inventory, but it’s also optimal if you serve businesses that have bulky items for temp holiday displays. 
• Push-Back Racking – Push-back racking systems allow you to store up to 6 pallets deep and maximize selectivity to prioritize order picking most effectively. As a dynamic storage solution, push-back provides reserve pallet storage and an automatically replenished pick face to help keep productivity moving. In addition, Last-in/First-out (LIFO) selectivity makes it ideal for perishable items, like seasonal holiday foods. 
• Pallet Flow Racking – Pallet flow racking also offers deep-lane pallet storage and selectivity.  It is typically designed with separate load and pick aisles supporting First-in/First-out (FIFO) inventory rotation. It is perfect for organized, fast access to individual SKUs within concentrated storage of high-volume inventory. Pallet flow accommodates full pallet storage and can provide a highly efficient case picking solution. 

Storage Rack Solutions for Each or Piece Pick Applications

In addition to large items or full pallet storage, everything can come down to how effectively you store and your ability to access small items for piece picking. Including some of these storage solutions either individually or within an optimized pick module can be just what your team needs to meet your holiday order processing goals.

• Carton Flow Racking – an ideal option for increased holiday throughput needs. This gravity flow solution is a smaller version of pallet flow rack and designed for organized, quick picking of cartons or individual items. Multiple configurations allow for maximum SKU consolidation with accurate inventory selection. 
• Storage Cubes & Shelving – High-density storage solutions like SpeedCell® and industrial shelving provide condensed storage of a high number of individual SKUs. These are budget-friendly options that maximize space while supporting single item storage for piece picking order fulfillment. 
• Mobile Carton Flow Conveyor Rack – Keep product moving while decreasing staff travel time and increasing pick rates with mobile carton flow carts. These handy carts are ideal for small parts storage to facilitate quick assembly and small parts packaging and kitting applications. Pull out the carts when needed or store them out of the way when the rush is over. 

Let WOI Give You the Gift of Increased Holiday Storage

The holidays will be here before we know it, and it’s essential to beat the rush! Warehouse Optimizers, Inc. (WOI) is ready to partner with you to solve your seasonal storage needs. Our expert team will conduct a thorough site inspection and design the best options for you and your team to succeed. With our 5-Step Total Satisfaction Experience™, WOI guarantees that we will 1. Listen to your needs, 2. Execute your project with particular attention to your unique application, 3. Stick to project timelines, 4. Ensure a safe environment, and 5. Finally, pay close attention to the appearance of the finished product. The WOI team will walk you through each stage of the process and provide expert customer service to deliver outstanding results and peace of mind. 

Contact a member of our team today, and let’s set up an on-site visit or Zoom. Call (865) 540-4004 for a prompt response. We proudly serve customers throughout the Southeast, including KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, NORTH CAROLINA, ALABAMA, AND FLORIDA.