Designing An E-Commerce Warehouse
6 Reasons Why You Should Go For A Very Narrow Aisle System
Oct 30, 2022
With the expansion of businesses and recovery of
the global economy, many distribution centers are looking to optimize space for
their warehouse in Dubai.
Expanding the footprint of the warehouse in Abu
Dhabi & Dubai is often not an option for several reasons, in that case,
companies go for creative techniques and effective solutions such as using
narrower aisles to improve space utilization for storage.
Very narrow aisle racking is one solution for
those looking to add storage space and make use of existing warehouses without
physically moving their operations elsewhere. Standard racking aisles are at
least 12 feet or wider whereas narrow aisle racking is 8 to 10 feet wide.
However, very narrow aisle racking (VNA) can be as narrow as 6 feet, which will
enable you to store up to 50% more products in the same footprint. By reducing
unnecessary aisle space, you can make further room for more racks.
Still unsure? Here are six reasons why you should consider converting to a VNA layout for your warehouse in Dubai.
1. More Space
First and foremost, the space utilization is
significantly improved. You can have more pallets in less space and store
40%-50% more inventory.
2. Cost Reduction
Converting to a VNA configuration can also
represent major cost savings if compared to purchasing or moving to a new
facility altogether as the cost per square foot or per pallet stored visibly
reduces.
3. No Need for Off-Site Storage
It eliminates the need for offsite storage or the need to move to a bigger warehouse while creating storage space within your facility. More often than not, it’s out of budget, in that case, Shorages has innovative and secure storage services that you can avail in warehouses Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
4. Gain direct access to all pallet locations
Very narrow aisle racking systems are completely
selective, which means there is access to every pallet in the facility. In
addition, pallet racking can be customized to very exact specifications
depending on the needs of your organization. For example, VNA racking can be
configured and modified using roll-formed or structural rack components. The
objective is optimal storage at the lowest cost possible.
5. Increased Safety for Workers
With plenty of storage space, it is easier for workers to function in the spacious cab. And with narrower aisles, there is lesser floor space available, which can be beneficial towards workers’ safety because the more floor space there is, the more likely workers are to leave empty pallets and other debris lying around, which could be a safety concern. While freight storage and management may seem like an arduous task, experts at Shorages perform these functions seamlessly on a day to day basis and that is why we encourage companies to outsource their warehouse operations so that they can focus on their core competencies.
