Our Logic | Storage space is often the last place managers and CEO’s look for efficiencies and additional profits. But when the right logic is applied, increased productivity can be found in the form of automated storage and retrieval systems that allow for fewer man-hours, faster throughput, increased capacity and less inventory shrinkage. We’ve identified at least 8 important concepts that help explain why storage space is a wide open frontier just waiting to be explored and utilized to streamline your process and enhance your bottom line.

Vertical is Better
In manufacturing and distribution facilities, even in offices, we often see unused space overhead. Vast emptiness between large blocks of static shelving and the ceiling. Just think how much floor space would be freed up if the storage was arranged vertically to take advantage of the full ceiling height. Valuable floor space, which could be used for growth or increased capacity without adding on to your current facility. We have any number of ways to store vertically, with heights reaching up to several stories and retrieval methods for virtually any kind of inventory.

Shorten the Walk
Rarely do storage areas sit idle without the need for workers to pull or pick something. If workers are walking up and down long isles, they’re spending a lot of time just going from point A to point B. Many times, parts and tooling storage can be situated closer to manufacturing processes cutting down on non-productive man-hours. In distribution facilities, items can be brought to the pickers rather than the other way around, substantially cutting down the cost of labor.

Keep Everything Moving
Downtime is expensive, no matter what kind of business you’re in. Things can slow down, even grind to a complete stop when the right thing isn’t where it should be when it’s needed. Whether it’s a part, a tool, paperwork or an order that needs to go out, speed of retrieval can make a big difference in the productivity of your workers. Our automated storage systems not only store everything in its place, but also retrieve virtually effortlessly.

Protect Your Assets
Inventory is one of the most costly and valuable assets your company has. Try to imagine it as stacks of dollar bills. If it’s just stored on open shelving it’s susceptible to any number of problems that can cause loss. Damage from mishandling or improper storage conditions, misplacement and even theft can all take away from the bottom line. We have secure storage systems designed for everything from small and delicate parts; to hard to handle and bulky stock; to clean-room applications; and even sensitive documents. Our systems provide easy access when there’s work to be done and then locked for protection.

Expand the Storage, Not the Facility
They say it’s a nice problem to have, but one of the most difficult challenges facing successful companies is how to accommodate growth. Before you start looking for a larger facility or adding on to your building because you’re running out of space, take a good look at how it’s being utilized. If there are rows and rows of static shelving eating up valuable floor space, it might be a lot less costly to expand within your existing facility by going vertical with your storage.

Find Space You Didn’t Know You Had
As an expenditure, your building is one of the most costly parts of doing business. You’re not only paying for rent, but also heating, cooling, electricity, insurance, taxes and maintenance. Get the most for your money by more efficiently utilizing the space you already have. Let us design a system, which achieves significantly more storage in less space essentially reducing the square foot costs associated with that space.

A Place For Everything and Everything in Its Place
It’s an old adage that still makes good sense. When things are well organized, they’re just easier to find. They’re also easier to put away. And the more things you have, the more critical it becomes to not only have a place for everything, but have a way of locating and accessing everything. Our systems are designed to store more in less space and have software that makes finding what you need easier. It’s a concept that makes good business sense.

Space is a Valuable Commodity
Space is one of the raw materials of business and industry like time, labor, tools, parts and power. If managed correctly, space becomes an asset rather than a limitation. The flow of parts, tools, inventory and materials can be made fast and efficient when maximum storage is contained in minimum space. We can show you how to use your available space in ways that improve your workflow and ultimately, your profitability.