How to achieve “slimming” in storage costs

In warehousing management, shelves are not only the “container” of goods, but also the core element that affects space utilization, operating efficiency and operating costs. Data shows that choosing the wrong shelf type may lead to more than 30% waste of warehouse space and increase labor costs by 15%-25%. Based on the logic of shelf selection, this article analyzes how to achieve “slimming” in storage costs through scientific configuration, and combines actual cases to reveal the path to reduce costs and increase efficiency. 1. “Three-step” shelf selection: accurate matching from demand to landing 1. Clarify storage requirements: weight, size and turnover rate Heavy-duty shelves (such as beam shelves): suitable for pallet storage in machinery manufacturing, building materials and other industries. The single-layer load-bearing can reach 1-3 tons, which is suitable for forklift operations, but sufficient passage space (about 2.8-3.5 meters) is required. Medium-sized shelves (such as laminated shelves): suit