Comparing “flow-rail Chain Storage” To “drive-in” And “pushback” Racking

Comparing “flow-rail Chain Storage” To “drive-in” And “pushback” Racking

Contrary to some of the literature out there, “Flow-Rail” is not a new high-density storage product.

Flow-Rail was first introduced to North America back in the early 1990’s by another Canadian distributor. The product had limited success – it was susceptible to jamming caused by wood chips created by the serrated chain on the wooden pallets. To our knowledge, not one of those installations are still in use today.

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Why Pay More For High Density Storage

Why Pay More For High Density Storage

“Why should I pay $200 per pallet position for 5 or 6 deep pushback when I can purchase standard selective rack for $50 per pallet?”

This is a common question that we get asked at 3D Storage Systems. The quick answer usually comes out something like “Why pay $50 when you can just put it on the floor for free?” Truth be told, if you can store all the pallets you need to on the floor without any rack, then that may be the best solution.

However, most warehouses we see are struggling to get ever increasing numbers of pallets into a given area. Once the floor area is all used up, the next logical step is to go up. That’s why we use high density storage racks like pushback racking and pallet flow racking – it allows us to store products vertically and use up more of the cubic space within a warehouse. And again, if you can store all the pallets you need with standard selective racking, then a high density storage rack probably isn’t the best solution for you.

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3d Storage Systems Earns MHEDA’s MVS Award For 2017

3d Storage Systems Earns MHEDA’s MVS Award For 2017

The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This is the second year that 3D Storage has earned this industry award created to recognize companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their dealer network, their employees and their community.

To qualify for the MVS Award, 3D was required to meet a series of criteria in a number of areas important to the distributor companies who do business with them. In addition to confirming an on-going commitment to safety, MVS Award winners have demonstrated an overall commitment to business excellence by documenting programs in the following areas:

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Material Handing Solutions: 3 Common Misconceptions

Material Handing Solutions: 3 Common Misconceptions

Gaining a competitive edge, improving safety, and increasing operational cost-savings through streamlined material handling solutions has been a challenge for logistics managers for decades. In the never ending search for storage and material handling solutions, many turn to suppliers for guidance. That’s when things can get murky.

Determining what the best material handling solutions are for your facility is dependent on multiple factors. Oftentimes, suppliers make inadequate recommendations, or they are focused more on their specific products versus what the best, long-term solution is for your company.

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FIFO Systems: What Is The FIFO Storage Method

FIFO Systems: What Is The FIFO Storage Method

Inventory management can be enhanced with a dynamic and reliable FIFO system.

Businesses that don’t have an established FIFO storage method run the risk of bleeding money and operating inefficiently. For product-oriented businesses, a reliable FIFO system is of the utmost importance.

As one of four inventory accounting practices, the FIFO storage method assumes goods your company acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first.

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