Although there may not be a fast remedy for warehouse optimization, there are a few steps you can take that will have a significant impact on your business in the long-term. Consider these effective ways to lower costs in your warehouse operations.

It's difficult to avoid the expense of replacing equipment, so hiring or purchasing used forklifts are two excellent ways to reduce expenses. If you only require a forklift once in a while, renting one will save you money on upfront expenditures and upkeep. How often you plan to use the forklift should ultimately determine whether you purchase a new or used model.

At Welfaux, we have a wide range of new and used forklift trucks in stock for purchase and hire in order to suit your business’s individual needs. You can find out more by viewing our full range now.

Accidents, mismanagement, breakdowns, and maintenance all have the potential to rack up additional bills. The significance of maintaining and taking good care of your forklifts must be understood. To prevent damage and accidents, properly train your workers before allowing them to use any form of material handling equipment.

Additionally, using preventive maintenance procedures, providing the staff with the necessary equipment and safety solutions, as well as regular safety training, will assure consistent performance, productivity, and efficiency at the warehouse. 

At Welfaux we provide expert-led training courses to help your operators, read more about it here.

Optimise storage to reduce cost per area

It is not necessary to have a large warehouse to ensure efficiency. Optimising and using an appropriate storage strategy to best use your available space will substantially minimise expenditures.

You can effectively store merchandise and maximise space by using storage techniques like racking. Here at Welfaux, our expertise allows us to deliver excellent warehouse shelving and racking solutions to fit your space and your needs. Instead of adding more pallets, you may want to think about alternative racking arrangements that take up less room while having a larger capacity. The most popular being tall and thin racking. Finding the most effective storage strategy and getting the necessary warehouse tools, can boost production and profit. 

At storage facilities, aisle widths may also be optimised. In warehouses, aisles are often too broad and take up a lot of room. Using narrow aisle forklifts to work in tight spaces can help boost productivity and can lower land costs. Take a look at our Aisle-Master Forklifts here.

Welfaux have almost 4 decades of experience in used forklift dealerships. To find the right used forklift truck for your warehouse, discover our stock now.

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