Do you have an effective storage system? Have you ever planned out a storage system that you know is effective in storage and picking of inventory items? It is a simple step that can really help ensure better productivity within your warehouse or plant.

Start out by evaluating the types of products that will be stored. Look at the items size and weight and than determine if that item belongs in a bin, drawer or on a shelf. You can divide products into groups of small, medium and large. You can than evaluate their weight from light to heavy. This exercise will further help to evaluate the best place to store an item.

Make sure that workers who pick and stock items follow certain guidelines that will help them work more effectively,

- Items that are lighter should be stored above because they are easier to lift down

- Items that are small and normal weight should be stored by the waist line so they are easily visible and won’t cause strain while lifting

- Heavy-duty, heavier items should be stored below the waist line so they can be lifted by using the legs and other muscles so that strain is not caused

- Also keep into consideration the depth of bins, workers should be able to easily see small items if they are in shallow bins

All these simple steps will aid in making your workplace storage run more effectively.

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