Posts by Jordan Tlumak

In warehousing and logistics, it’s crucial to optimize space, efficiency, and labor costs. If you have specific requirements for storage, flow racks can be extremely helpful. These systems use gravity to move products from the loading side to the picking side, supporting first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management while reducing manual handling. Flow racks operate on a…

Installing pallet racks isn’t just about getting product off the floor—it’s about doing it safely, efficiently, and with long-term performance in mind. Whether you’re setting up a new facility or upgrading your current storage system, proper warehouse racking installation is critical. Mistakes during installation can lead to costly delays, safety hazards, or code compliance issues…

When evaluating your facility for pallet rack installation, floor specifications are one of the first details that come up. But knowing your slab thickness and concrete strength is only part of the picture. It’s a common assumption: “My warehouse has 6-inch concrete at 4,000 PSI. That should handle any rack system, right?” These specs are…

“Let me see your permit.”  After installing new pallet racks, staging your inventory, and training your team on your new organized operations…this is the last thing you want to hear.  Because it could cost you everything.  Warehouse racking permits aren’t optional. They are a legal requirement that can shut down your operation faster than a…

Here’s something that surprises most warehouse managers: OSHA doesn’t have a specific rule that says you must post load capacity signs on your pallet racks. And yet…facilities get cited thousands of dollars for missing or outdated plaques all the time. How? OSHA enforces load signage through the General Duty Clause that says you must keep…

We’ve all had to deal with pallet rack permits – Scrambling to get stamped calculations and construction drawings. Emailing back and forth with the jurisdiction. Hiring a local inspection agency at the last minute. In this guide, we break down the complexities of warehouse permitting and the tools you can use to help expedite the…

You walk the aisles during your daily operations. Everything’s running. Forklifts are moving. Pallets are loaded. The system looks fine from the main corridor. Then something catches your eye. That column everyone drives past looks bent. You notice beam connections missing safety clips. An anchor bolt appears stripped. This is when most facility managers ask:…

You may have heard the term used before and been confused, but “Utilization Ratio” isn’t a complicated concept. Although it’s a structural engineering term, it also applies to the material handling industry and pallet racks. Whether you’re looking at utilization ratio in steel design or utilization ratio in structural design applications, the concept remains the…

Appropriate design storage rack systems greatly affect the operability of your warehouse.  Poor storage rack and warehouse design can lead to reduced efficiency, increased risk of accidents, and potential financial losses. With a poorly designed layout, your labor force could spend unnecessary time traveling to pick/load spots. With improperly designed racks, you could experience damage…