How are the industrial shelves in your Chicago-area warehouse looking? If you are trying not to look too closely at your industrial shelves because of the mess they’ve become, it’s time to set a resolution for the new year to get them organized. Organization can help your warehouse perform better, meeting and exceeding the goals you have for the coming year. While some messy shelves can seem like an overwhelming task to get organized, RMH Systems has everything you need to get organized, and more importantly, stay organized. We have a few tips along with some products that can help you get started on achieving your organizational goals for your warehouse.

• A place for everything, and everything in its place. One of the major hurdles that warehouses encounter when it comes to organization is when no one knows what to do with something. Many warehouses have a “catch-all” corner or shelf where everyone piles things when they don’t know what else to do. By creating specific areas of your warehouse for items, labeling them, and making them accessible to everyone, you’ll overcome major organizational issues from the start.
• Invest in containers and bins for small pieces. Small items are the bane of the warehouse environment. Not only are they harder to pick and pack, but they are also harder to manage inventory and keep organized. Get them out of flimsy cardboard boxes and into cartons, bins, and containers. This makes it easier to get to the items when you need them and keep them organized when you don’t.
• Make organization a priority for the entire team. It can’t just be up to you to keep your entire warehouse organized. Set goals for your team when it comes to organization and put people in charge of specific areas. Have them do organization checks before they leave for the day, and correct any issues you might find. Making this a consistent part of everyone’s day will transform the organization into a natural habit in your warehouse.
• Get help. If the problem in your warehouse is simply too much for you to take on, talk to a warehouse organization expert. RMH Systems project managers can help you find and implement the solutions that you need to create a warehouse that is clean, organized, and functioning at peak performance. You’ll love what they can do to help you transform your warehouse.

Don’t put off organizing your industrial shelves any longer. The longer you wait, the bigger the problem is going to get. We can help not only make it more manageable but eliminate the issue entirely by creating a warehouse that has the storage you need and a space for everything. Start making your resolution for more organized industrial shelves a reality by getting in touch with the project manager at RMH Systems today. You can reach out to us over the phone or through our website. Our project managers will partner with you in creating a warehouse space that you’ll be proud to show off!