When should Pallet Flow be
implemented?
- Producers that turn out multiple
pallets of individual SKU’s
-
First-in/first-out stock accounting
-
Highly standardized skid and pallet dimensions
-
Closely packed freezer applications
-
Food and inventory with limited shelf life
How
does Pallet Flow work?
Pallets
are loaded from the backside where gravity
causes the entire pallet to travel down the rollers to the front of
the rack where they are later unloaded.
Since pallets flow down the tracks to the face of the rack,
empty slots are at the rear and can be replenished
without forgoing first-in/first-out stock rotation, and
without interrupting order picking.
What
are the coats and benefits of Pallet
Flow?
Pallet
flow rack systems eliminate aisles and
thus increase storage and space utilization. Pallet flow systems
have higher initial investment outlays, since they are comprised
of more components, than most pallet rack
systems. However,
pallet flow rack saves space, reduces
direct handling costs, is consistent with FIFO, can be loaded with
your existing lift equipment, reduces
forklift damage, and reduces many other miscellaneous operating
costs since pallets are handled just once.
