Products for Success: Warehouse Efficiency

Warehouse efficiency is vital, as it saves time and money by maximising floor space, with racking systems enabling you to provide a reliable and cost-effective service – a system that accurately monitors stock levels and outgoing orders will ensure the necessary items are always available to meet customer demands.

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Warehouse storage must allow for the fact that products come in all shapes and sizes, so the available space must be designed to accommodate goods of different weights and dimensions as efficiently as possible.

A well-designed floor plan, with the appropriate racking and designated routes, will allow staff to access the goods quickly and safely.

Warehouse safety

When you manage a warehouse, it goes without saying that employee safety is always paramount. Never sacrifice safe practices to speed up the processes - 1,300 employees are hospitalised annually in the UK following forklift truck accidents, according to the British Safety Council.

The most common accidents are slipping, tripping and falling over carelessly discarded boxes, cables, box ties and spilled substances, according to the Health and Safety Executive, while manual handling accidents cause 20% of all non-fatal injuries.

Determining how to improve warehouse picking speed and accuracy while adhering to health and safety procedures is one of the most important things you will do as a warehouse manager.

Having the correct storage solutions is vital to improve time management, cost effectiveness, safety and customer satisfaction.  Read on to find out how Solent Plastics’ products can help.

540-litre Euro Size Pallet Box:

Our 540 litre Euro size pallet box provides excellent value for money. This high-quality bulk storage container has four feet on the base for forklift and pallet truck entry. Fully stackable, it has a 1,500kg static load capacity and a 400kg dynamic load capacity.

This heavy-duty product is designed for long-term rigorous use, making it suitable for a work or commercial environment such as a warehouse.

Manufactured from industrial strength, food-grade, scratch-resistant plastic, it features solid sides and base, with an extra-strong ribbed exterior and smooth inner walls for easy cleaning.

46-litre Euronorm ECO Grey Stacking Container:

Solent Plastics’ 46 litre Euronorm ECO grey stacking container is made from high-quality food-grade Polypropylene.

A quality product available at the UK’s lowest prices; it is designed to European standard dimensions, measuring 600mm x 400mm x 220mm - it will stack with other Euro containers of the appropriate size made by other manufacturers.

With solid sides and a smooth base suitable for automated conveyors, it has open handholes for easy handling and lifting. Dollies for easy mobility and drop on lids are also available.

25-litre 400 x 300 Recycled Attached Lid Container:

Our 25 litre 400 mm x 300 mm recycled attached lid container is one of the latest additions to our extensive product range. Ideal for all applications and industries, it is invaluable for warehouse use, offering improved design and the best quality at our lowest prices.

The innovative tessellated lid design ensures the lids nest in less space. Benefits include more boxes per pallet, space saving for empty boxes and a reduced potential for damage.

Compatible with other like-for-like containers, it promotes easy stacking, nesting and integration with your existing boxes. Stackable when full and nestable when empty, the box lids can be secured at either end with cable ties or security seals.

Manufactured from heavy-duty, recycled, high impact polypropylene, it also offers easy label removal, thanks to ribbing on all sides of the box for labels and barcodes.

XL Store Open Fronted Stack Plastic Picking Bin:

Excellent for warehouse storage, our XL store open fronted stack plastic picking bin will increase picking speed and accuracy - the key to warehouse efficiency!

This 50-litre industrial-style open fronted bin is ideal for separating goods and all picking applications. The XL store bin can be stacked five to six high, providing easy front access to the contents.

The bin nests when not in use, allowing 95 bins to be stored in one pallet space. This makes it ideal for seasonal picking and internal transit between manufacturing or storage spaces.

Made from recycled grey polypropylene, it offers an environmentally friendly option at a cost-effective price.

When you’re looking to improve warehouse operations, Solent Plastics has the solution for all your needs.

If you need any help to find the perfect storage solution for all your requirements, give us a shout!

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