Running out of warehouse space doesn’t always mean you need a bigger building. As inventory grows and operations change, facilities fill up with shelving, equipment, and materials that make it harder to keep workflows efficient. Expansion or relocation may seem like...
A warehouse can be busy all day and still operate inefficiently. Orders are moving, employees are picking, and inventory appears organized. But how much time is being lost searching for parts? How much floor space is occupied by inefficient storage? And how much are...
Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and automated carousels eliminate floor travel by bringing inventory directly to the worker. However, because a 10-foot-wide tray still requires lateral stepping and reaching into rear compartments, the physical design of the picking...
Single-Tray vs. Dual-Tray VLMs: Is the Faster Elevator Worth It? When selecting a vertical lift module, buyers naturally compare height, tray size, load capacity and storage volume. But one less visible specification can make a noticeable difference during daily...
When facility managers ask how to optimize warehouse space, the knee-jerk reaction is often to look for new real estate. But before you sign a lease on an expensive annex or break ground on a building expansion, you need to evaluate your actual warehouse storage...
When floor space gets tight, many operations look at mezzanines as a way to increase capacity. But there’s another option worth considering: a Vertical Lift Module (VLM). Both increase storage—but they do it in completely different ways. A mezzanine adds a second...
