How to Optimize Storage Area in the Warehouse

What is storage area and why it affects logistics

The storage area represents one of the most strategic elements within the warehouse. Optimizing it means increasing operational capacity without structural expansions, reducing costs related to internal logistics and improving the speed of flows.

In an increasingly competitive environment where efficiency and responsiveness are crucial, improving storage area management is a key step toward a more modern, high-performance warehouse.

Strategies for optimizing storage space

1. Layout and flow analysis

1. AnalysisMapping the warehouse, loading/unloading routes, and picking areas is the first step in optimizing space. Identifying functional areas and reducing wasted time improves efficiency. layout and flows.

2. Classification and management of items

Analyzing the size, weight, and rotation of items allows the storage area to be structured logically and efficiently. High-rotation items should be placed near shipping areas.

3. Investing in logistics automation

Automating processes with tailored technologies increases material storage density. Errevi Automation offers scalable solutions for every business type:

• AGV (Veicoli a Guida Automatica), svolgono attività di movimentazione merce all’interno del magazzino in più fasi del processo logistico: dall’inbound allo stoccaggio all’ outbound. L’automazione dei processi e l’utilizzo di tecnologie adeguate al contesto produttivo contribuiscono a efficienze, prevedibilità ed efficienza delle operazioni.

• Pallet Shuttle, è un sistema di stoccaggio altamente efficiente, studiato per ottimizzare lo spazio all’interno dei magazzini e ridurre i tempi di manipolazione delle merci su pallet.

• Trasloelevatori, robot di movimentazione per magazzini automatici ad alta intensità di stoccaggio che possono essere customizzati in funzione delle unità di carico da movimentare quali bobine, cassoni, corpi lunghi, lastre, pallet o altre unità di carico con caratteristiche similari.

• Miniload, sono caratterizzati da elevate performance e velocità con l’obiettivo di diminuire e ottimizzare i tempi di prelievo e deposito del materiale da movimentare, quali scatole, cassette o vassoi. Gli organi di presa possono essere personalizzati in funzione delle caratteristiche delle unità di carico e delle modalità di movimentazione.

4. Flexibility and scalability of storage systems.

An efficient storage system must be able to adapt to changes in volume and commodity type, accompanying business growth without requiring continuous investment. A scalable solution allows new modules, technologies or storage lines to be integrated as future needs arise, ensuring operational continuity and long-term return on investment. Flexibility is also key to respond quickly to seasonal peaks or market changes.

How to measure the efficiency of a storage area

There are several indicators to assess the level of efficiency achieved. Among the main ones:

• Storage density: cubic meters used vs cubic meters available.
• Stock turnover ratio: ratio of goods moved to goods stored.
• Internal lead time: time taken to process a movement from receipt to exit.

Monitoring this data over time enables targeted action to continuously improve the logistics organization.

Learn more about Errevi Automation’s automated storage systems

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Company size influences the choice of storage solutions

Storage needs vary according to farm size:

• Small businesses: need flexibility, speed and low cost.
• Medium-sized enterprises: require efficiency in managing a growing inventory.
• Large enterprises: focus on automation and advanced systems to optimize high volumes and reduce operating costs.

The size of the business thus influences the choice of technologies and strategies for goods storage, from simple manual shelving to complex robotic systems.

Errevi Automation’s Approach

Errevi Automation progetta soluzioni su misura per l’ottimizzazione dell’area di stoccaggio, combinando software di magazzino intelligenti, automazione e competenze consulenziali.

Errevi Automation designs tailored solutions for storage area optimization, combining intelligent warehouse software, automation and consulting expertise.Ogni progetto parte da un’analisi approfondita dei flussi e degli obiettivi aziendali. Viene poi sviluppata una soluzione personalizzata, che garantisce scalabilità e adattabilità alle evoluzioni del business.

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