It may come as a surprise, but not every Chicago warehouse is using pallet racks. If you are a warehouse owner or manager that uses pallet racks on a daily basis to run your business, you might be surprised by this fact. Pallet racks probably feel like an integral part of your daily operations, and the truth is, they are important! So why would some warehouses be operating without them? There are a few reasons–some good and some bad.
- The warehouse handles only a small amount of merchandise, so industrial shelves are enough storage. Not all businesses are bringing in pallets of items at a time. If you own or operate a warehouse that handles small quantities or specialty items, pallet racks may be overkill for your storage needs.
- They are scared of the investment. In the grand scheme of things, pallet racks are an affordable investment in a warehouse that helps it stay organized and run efficiently. If you are trying to “make do” because you don’t want to pay for the investment of pallet racks, chances are you are costing your business more money in the long run.
- They’ve grown quickly. Some warehouses start out as a small business that doesn’t have enough inventory to worry about pallet racks. When those businesses suddenly grow, though, they are taking on a lot more inventory with nowhere to put it. Calling the DAK Equipment team when it comes to this point is vital to the continued success of your business!
- They think pallet racks are only for palleted items. It’s true, pallet racks are designed to hold pallets. But that’s certainly not all they can do! Pallet racks are a great way to sort and organize cartons, too, and even smaller items can be divided into bins. DAK Equipment has all the equipment and supplies that you need to create the perfect storage solutions on your pallet racks.
Even if your warehouse simply doesn’t need pallet racks to organize your products, industrial shelves, carton shelves, and sorting bins can all be useful additional to your warehouse infrastructure to help keep you organized. DAK Equipment sells a huge selection of pallet racks, but we also have items that are perfect for smaller warehouse operations to set up in the most organized, efficient method possible. You can shop in our online store or work with one of our warehouse project managers to design a system that’s right for you.
If you are putting off purchasing pallet racks for your Chicago warehouse because you are nervous about the investment or you’ve just grown too big too fast to keep up, we can help. DAK Equipment offers affordable pallet rack options, and we often have used equipment from businesses in the area that would be perfect for you. Talk to one of our project managers today and they will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs and stay within your budget.
Whatever you need when it comes to your warehouse set up, DAK Equipment is here to help. Contact our team today to get started!
