More Wisconsin warehouses are automating their processes in order to become more efficient. We've heard from some of our customers that they are concerned automation will require them to invest in entirely new infrastructure for their warehouse, including the purchase of a new wholesale pallet rack. This simply isn't true. The right system should work with your pallet racks instead of against them, so you [...]
When you run a warehouse, it's tempting to ensure you always have everything you could possibly need on hand at all times. You pack your selective pallet rack system with all the inventory you can handle. That way you'll never disappoint the customer by being out of stock, right? Think again. There are plenty of disadvantages to this system: You'll drive up your costs. More [...]
RMH Systems is often asked by companies in the Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Pleasant Prairie areas what they can do to get more storage out of their existing space. Many Wisconsin companies are eager to avoid the cost of moving their warehouse and hope that by cramming a few more pallet shelves into their warehouse they'll get the room that they need. When our expert [...]
If you are a warehouse owner in Wisconsin, you know that technology is quickly changing how your warehouse operates. You may be handling inventory with RFID scanners, using robots to pick and pack, or utilizing complex algorithms to ensure your warehouse is staying stocked with exactly the right supplies. So what role will items like carton flow and selective pallet racks serve in the future [...]
Carton flow racks can be a great addition to any warehouse, but they are almost a necessity on your pick line. Any warehouse that’s dealing with picking inventory for orders can benefit from the addition of a carton flow rack. It can increase the accuracy of your picked orders, speed up order processing time, and save manpower. Here are some other benefits you should keep [...]
Have you taken the time to read RMH Systems’s case studies? It’s recommended reading for any customers who are considering making a change to their pallet shelves. We love showing customers this section of our website because it’s filled with stories about how our pallet shelves have helped change businesses for the better. While one of our locations is based in Chicago, we’ve worked with [...]
For many companies, one of the biggest expenses they face is their inventory overhead. Keeping the cost of their inventory low is vital to having a healthy bottom line. Your supply chain department will do what it can to ensure you are getting quality products at the lowest prices, as well as helping get the inventory to your warehouse for the least amount possible. However, [...]
If you use pallet racks in your warehouse store, you need to look at those racks from the perspective of your customer. Your racks serve a utilitarian purpose in your store--to manage inventory until it is purchased by a customer--but they serve another purpose, too. To your customers, your pallet racks can be an indication of the quality of your store. Customers are paying attention [...]
A selective pallet rack is meant to help keep your warehouse storage organized. If you don’t stay on top of the organization, though, it won’t be too long before chaos reigns. RMH Systems has been selling and manufacturing selective pallet racks for over 20 years, and we can offer a few suggestions about how to keep your warehouse racks organized: Stay up-to-date on inventory. Perform [...]
We’ve written before about the importance of regularly inspecting your pallet rack system. These inspections can help you catch minor issues that could become major problems later on, and prevent the destruction of inventory as well as injuries to both customers and employees. You are legally required to perform these inspections, too, and they are probably a requirement to keep your insurance. So how often [...]
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