How a Public Warehouse Pallet System Can Reduce Your Business Costs

Pallets are like an unsung workhorse. They hold heavy loads and move goods around the world, but get very little attention. And because they can be reused many times, pallets quietly save a company money, too.

Another pallet-related money saver that is often overlooked is a pallet system. However, very few businesses consider this equipment when choosing a third party public warehouse to store their goods. Yet, the type of pallet system makes a big difference in reducing your warehouse costs.

What Is a Pallet System?

A pallet system, also known as a pallet rack, holds individual pallets or skids. It is comprised of several levels of shelving and a decking base to support the pallets on the racks.

The role of a pallet system is to aid in the handling and storage of goods in pallets or skids during warehousing and distribution.

Forklift trucks are used to lift, store, and move palletized materials on and off the pallet rack system.

The Type of Pallet System Makes a Monetary Difference

Public warehouses utilize one or more different types of pallet racking systems. Among the most common pallet systems and their benefits to businesses are:

- *Selective pallet racking –* A flexible and easily accessible pallet system with shelves that can be readily adjusted to accommodate different heights because the pallets rest on horizontal load beans held in place by adjustable mounting clips. Businesses that move a lot of goods and have a quick turnover, or have products in a variety of different sizes should look for a third party warehouse with a selective pallet racking system.
- *Push back pallet rack –* A racking system that organizes storage space by depth instead of width to increase storage density while reducing aisle space. Pallets are stored on wheeled carts that slide onto rails. This type of pallet racking is ideal for businesses with heavy goods or where a last in, first out storage system is warranted.
- *Pallet flow system –* A pallet system with motion and braking mechanisms to move pallets along a rail outfitted with rollers. It uses depth to increase storage capacity and can be loaded from the front or back. Businesses with products that need to follow first in, first out storage protocols should look for a public warehouse with this type of pallet system.
- *Drive-in or drive-through pallet rack system – *A pallet rack configuration with an entry and/or exit point so a forklift can drive into a lane of stacked rows of pallets. First in, first out and last in, first out storage methods are accommodated, depending on whether there are both entry and exit points. This type of pallet system is ideal for most businesses.
- *Mobile industrial rack system –* Compact, mobilized pallet racking that reduces the storage area needed for pallets by utilizing static access aisles. Pallets, which are stored in rows, move sideways on rolling carriages attached to floor tracks. Businesses whose stored product is the same and are looking to maximize storage space in a public warehouse would benefit from this type of pallet storage rack.

How Pallet Systems Can Reduce Business Costs

How well your product can be retrieved in the warehouse makes all the difference to your bottom line. Using the right pallet system for your goods can impact your business in several ways.

Here are the major areas where cost-savings occur:

- *Inventory Accessibility:* The ideal pallet storage rack for your company’s goods allows for faster access to your inventory. The faster the rate of inventory accessibility, the faster it can get distributed to the end customer. And that translates into better customer service. Businesses that excel in customer service see increases in new business and high customer retention rates.
- *Inventory Rotation:* A pallet racking system ensures your inventory follows proper storage methods, such as first in, first out practices, which reduce the costs associated with expired inventory or spoilage.
- *Warehousing:* A public warehouse is all about maximizing space utilization, so it is equipped with pallet racking systems that can do just that. The less space your goods take up in a public warehouse, the less you have to pay to store them.
- *Supply Chain Efficiency:* The best pallet system for your goods keeps the supply chain moving effectively and, in most cases, streamlines logistics operations.
- *Transport Costs:* When your goods are stored efficiently in the proper pallet rack system, loading and unloading transport expenses are reduced.
- *Value-Added Services:* Public warehouses with third party logistics or [3PL services](https://brendamour.com/services/), such as Brendamour Warehousing, Distribution & Services, not only store your pallets, we also manage inventory, pick and pack orders, customize packaging, bundle goods, handle distribution, and other needed logistics. This reduces your costs of having to move pallets to other vendors to do any pre-shipping tasks.
- *Pay Per Racking Space:* One of the many benefits of public warehouses is that you only pay for the number of pallet positions your business needs. With an efficient pallet racking system, you reduce your storage footprint, which, in turn, reduces your products’ costs per unit.

Learn More About Brendamour’s Pallet Systems

Considering pallets are involved in every step of the supply chain, it’s essential for your company to have the right pieces in place to optimize pallet management, from production and warehousing to order fulfillment and distribution.

Brendamour Warehousing, Distribution & Services is equipped with various types of pallet racking systems to handle a diverse range of goods in different sizes. What’s more, our lift trucks are designed to handle our advanced pallet systems so your goods are handled with the utmost care.

Our pallet management program is the best in the business, taking into consideration the type of pallets your business uses, inventory levels, warehousing, logistics, and your distribution network, to identify areas to maximize your cost savings.

Contact Brendamour today to learn more about how our public warehouse pallet system can help reduce your business costs.