Making Office Storage A Priority To Save Time And Money

Most reputed organizations want their office space to be organized and efficient. More than likely you will have customer and supplier files, reference documents, legal documents, brochures, stationery, amongst many other things, having an efficient office storage solution is the smartest thing any organization can do.

Opting the precise office storage solutions enables the management to keep things in order and to increase work productivity. 

When most people think about office storage, they immediately conjure up the image of an old grey filing cabinet. Whenever someone visits the office, witnessing at least one or more of these iconic pieces of furniture, often looking tired and old. Storage equipment in whatever shape or form is still a vital part of any business. 

We all agree on 'environmentally friendly' workspace, yet most of us still work in offices that are overflowing with paper, even though electronic data has become more sophisticated. The majority of this paper will need filing somewhere 'just in case' it's required at a later date. 

Whatever business you're in, when you look at office refurbishment, you should seriously consider your storage habits and what effect they may be having, both on the environment and your bottom-line.

After all, the cost of premises is often the most significant overhead that your business will have. Still, with the loss of relocating and higher rents, companies should be looking for alternative ways to free up valuable floor space. With smart office storage, you will not only have a workspace that looks good, but you can also gain valuable space and at the same time, achieve a clutter-free office. 

To get an idea of how much storage your office needs, make a list of items that you are currently storing and how you are storing it. More often than not, you will find that you probably need a variation of storage types, filing cabinets, tambour units or the ultimate in a space-saving, a store wall. 

When deciding on your storage requirements, it's also useful to consider what items are used daily; do you need easy, quick access to some things? Or do some items need secure storage? 

Storage is a significant concern for many companies for two main reasons; buying storage units is expensive, and the logistics of installing it can be a nightmare. However, it is a necessary expense for most companies so getting the best deal is a primary concern. The logistics of installing a storage system are extensive and range from choosing the correct type of racking for your products to fitting in the right amount of racking storage into your warehouse or shop.

There are many different types of racking to choose from when looking for a storage solution; however, the most popular is pallet racking and cantilever racking.

Pallet Racking 

Pallet racking is the ideal storage solution for masses of small items which are packaged together or larger items that are limited to 3m x 3m square in size, e.g. sheet metal. There are different types of pallet racking storage systems that are suitable for storing various kinds of goods. 

Drive-in pallet racking is suitable for seasonal goods such as Christmas decorations which are stored in an unspecified order and then the storage is emptied relatively quickly, e.g. during the run-up to Christmas. This type of pallet racking may not be suitable for all purposes however because it functions on a last-in, first-out sequence, therefore not all pallets are accessible at the same time. However, if in your industry, the course that the pallets are removed is inconsequential, then drive-in racking is an excellent space-saving storage solution.

If you require a space-saving solution with access to all pallets; however, Narrow Aisle pallet Racking will be more appropriate for your cause. Space is saved by placing the racks close together, therefore eliminating some of the dead space in the warehouse. 

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Daniel Clark Joined: April 22nd, 2019