The Challenge
A regional food and beverage distributor operating in a temperature-controlled warehouse:
- Hundreds of SKUs
- Frequent inventory rotation
- Seasonal product fluctuations
- Limited building expansion options
- A need for direct pallet access
The operation needed to increase pallet positions without sacrificing selectivity or disrupting daily throughput.
Why Pallet Shuttle Wasn’t the Ideal Fit
A Pallet Shuttle System was evaluated, but the operation faced challenges:
- SKU variety reduced deep-lane efficiency
- Constant product rotation complicated lane management
- Mixed pallet profiles limited standardization
- Operational flexibility was more important than automation speed
- The capital investment exceeded operational needs
The facility didn’t need maximum throughput — it needed adaptable density and accessibility.
Why Mobile Racking was a Fit
Mobile Racking provided:
- Significant storage density gains
- Direct access to inventory
- Flexibility for changing SKU profiles
- Lower implementation cost
- Better use of existing refrigerated space
- Reduced energy costs through smaller cubic cooling volume
The result was a high-density storage solution that aligned with the operation’s real priorities: flexibility, accessibility, and optimal use of space. Let us evaluate and optimize your space potential. Please email or call us at 877-227-0255.
