Comparison between alternative storage systems

 

Comparison between alternative storage systems

The following will compare the most commonly seen storage systems in Hong Kong, namely Selective, Double Deep and Drive-In Pallet Racking.

We assume the systems are being setup in a specific warehouse. The table illustrates the difference between these systems in terms of Storage Capacity, Number of Racks, Floor Utilization, Stock Rotation, and whether Specialist Handling Equipments are required to operate the systems.

Warehouse Data
Area : 1250 sq.m. (50m x 25m)
Height : 5 M

 
Storage
Capacity
(pallets)
Number
of Racks
Floor
Utilization
Stock
Rotation
Specialist
Handling
Equipment
Layout
Samples
Selective
1360
170 bays
31%
Random
Access
No
Double Deep
1904
238 BAYS
47%
LIFO
Yes
Drive-In / Drive-Through
2816
96 rows
67%
LIFO
(Drive-In)
FIFO
(Drive-Thru)
No