| |NOVEMBER 202019THOUGHT CENTRAL What is Industrial Storage System?Industrial storage systems are the storage equipment which are designed for carrying heavy loads and are mostly used in indus-trial warehouses. Why is it Important?Space is getting costlier as more and more businesses need to expand. But without having the right space, a business may suffer as it may not be able to grow as it should.The people working for a business will of course have the most impact on its suc-cess. But the equipment made available to them is also highly important. And storage space is an important part of this because storage space enables the office to contin-ue to run smoothly and to not get cluttered and disorganized way of working.Industrial storage systems like the high density drawer storage cabinets are designed to organize and maintain things. The heavy duty drawers are made out of metal, aluminum and plastic. Each com-partment is designed in a way that they can fit a range of things in. They provide an ef-ficient storage system. The storage options provide flexibility and easy access to the items stored.There is also a labeling system with most storage systems which means that it is easy to locate items that are stored. Storage systems are designed to store both large and small items, so no matter what your needs, you can make your office more efficient with storage systems.Having the right storage system within your warehouse can truly make all the difference. An advanced warehouse storage system can help you reinvent how the space in your warehouse is utilized, helping you store more inventory in a way that's truly revolutionary. Because there are several different categories of warehouse storage systems on the market today, it's key to get acquainted with the options so that it com-plement your layout or support your need for flexibility.Some of the most common types are as under:1. Static ShelvingAs the name suggests, static shelves are storage mechanisms that are designed to stay in one place. For the most part, they are meant to hold inventory that is fairly lightweight. It's commonly used for storing inventory that needs continuous replen-ishment. Because they're not compatible with forklifts, static shelving is generally used with inventory that must be manually picked, placed, and/or organized. 2. Mobile ShelvingSimilar to static shelving, mobile shelving is a completely adjustable solution that is meant to hold your manually-picked items, but the difference here is that many of these systems are designed to hold more items in less space. With mobile shelving, shelves or cabinets are mounted on carriage and rail systems, eliminating fixed aisles and increasing productivity by making inven-tory more accessible, even when space is tight. Mobile shelving designs typically in-clude level tracks that can either be manual or mechanized. Some even come equipped with locking systems to control access to inventory.A LOOK AT THE INDUSTRIAL STORAGE SYSTEMS By Dr.Abhijit Sarkar, Country Head-Corporate Real Estate, Administration, Infrastructure & Sourcing, Sharekhan Ltd. As a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors London, (FRICS), Dr. Abhijit is responsible for the corporate real estate, administration, general services, facilities (soft and technical services), infrastructure, purchase and sourcing, health and safety, security, travel, and MICE, etc. He has been instrumental in writing handbooks, manuals process notes for most of the organizations.
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