Storage systems for distributors and wholesalers
In distribution and wholesale, profitability is won or lost by the cubic meter: how much you store, how fast it turns over and how much each position costs. At DEVA, we design industrial storage systems that maximize installed capacity, organize inventory and speed up order picking, with a flexible foundation for the growth of your warehouse or distribution center.
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Which industrial racking suits a distribution warehouse?
The choice depends on turnover, SKU variety and the dimensions of the building:
Selective racking: direct, individual access to every pallet, with 100% selectivity. Ideal for operations with many SKUs and high variety; it improves inventory control and reduces search time.
Drive-In/Drive-Through: high-density block storage for homogeneous product; space utilization of up to 85% depending on the design and operation. Drive-In works on LIFO and Drive-Through allows FIFO.
Push-Back: up to 6 pallets deep per level with LIFO operation and fast maneuvers from a single aisle.
Pallet flow racking (dynamic): gravity-fed FIFO flow, ideal for high turnover and consumer goods.
- 100% selectivity of selective racking
- up to 85% space utilization with Drive-In/Drive-Through
- up to 6 pallets deep per level (Push-Back)
Faster order picking
We speed up order picking with picking tunnels and picking towers that separate reserve storage from the picking area, reduce travel and let you fill more orders in less time, combining static systems with pallet flow systems (pallet flow and push-back racking) and Carton Flow for dynamic case handling.
Make the most of your available height
We turn clear height into operating floor space with mezzanines and platform floors, which can double or triple the usable area of the building without major civil works, integrating with racking, shelving and picking zones.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between FIFO and LIFO in storage?
- FIFO means "first in, first out" (ideal for perishables and high turnover); LIFO means "last in, first out" (for non-perishable product). The racking system is chosen according to the required method.
- Which storage system makes the best use of space?
- High-density systems (drive-in, push-back, pallet flow, pallet shuttle) maximize positions per square meter; mezzanines make use of height. Selective racking puts accessibility ahead of density.
- Can you increase capacity without expanding the building?
- Yes. With high-density storage and mezzanines/platform floors, you can increase positions and usable floor space within the same facility.
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