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Quick answer The fastest way to improve case picking accuracy and throughput is to fix the setup around your pickers, not to add more people. Slot your fastest-moving products at easy-reach heights, shorten pick routes, use carton flow so the next case always rolls to the front, keep restocking out of the pick aisle, and […]

And When Conventional High-Density Racking Is the Better Choice There is a growing assumption in warehousing that automation is always the next logical step — particularly with systems like pallet runners and pallet shuttles. But the reality is more nuanced. At Rack Systems Inc., we regularly evaluate operations where a pallet shuttle system is being […]

The Problem Hasn’t Changed — The Stakes Have Increased Industrial and commercial storage and retrieval facilities, such as 3PLs, Distribution Centers, Ecommerce, and warehouses continue to face the same constraint: limited floor space. What has changed is the pressure. Rising real estate costs, longer lease commitments, labour shortages, and tighter delivery timelines mean businesses can […]

In every warehouse, there are areas where space is tight: low beams, pick tunnels, mezzanines, and lower-level pick locations where team members are constantly moving, bending, and reaching for product. As efficient as these spaces are, they introduce a familiar safety risk — employees unintentionally bumping their head on a low pallet rack beam. It’s […]

Rack Systems Inc. designed and implemented a custom pallet racking and shelving storage system for Porsche Canada’s Auto Parts Distribution Center in Mississauga, Ontario. The objective was to optimize space usage, ensure fast part retrieval, and support the brand’s commitment to operational excellence. Table of Contents Project Overview Porche’s tender requirements for the new 113K […]

A warehouse pallet racking system collapse can be the worst nightmare for the Owner and worker of a warehouse. It also means that the products stored in the warehouse racks may be damaged. If the owners and managers of a warehouse remain cautious, the chance of racking collapse is the bare minimum. Today we will […]

In today’s fast-moving retail industry, effective supply chain management is essential for delivering exceptional customer experiences, minimizing costs, and ensuring seamless product movement from manufacturers to end consumers. The retail supply chain involves coordinating the transfer of goods from suppliers to distribution centers, brick-and-mortar stores, and directly to customers. This process includes critical elements such […]

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is a global company that offers innovative solutions and high-quality ingredients for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors. Rack Systems Inc. has the privilege to maintain the 30,000 square foot warehouse located in Canada. Puratos was quickly running out of storage space for its palletized products and required additional […]

First-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management is essential for warehouses across all industries. This straightforward method ensures that the first stock entering your warehouse is also the first to be shipped out, helping to prevent obsolescence and control costs effectively. Though not the only inventory management strategy, FIFO is by far the most commonly used—particularly when […]