{"id":3047,"date":"2024-04-23T13:05:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T12:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2025-07-22T15:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T14:29:52","slug":"warehouse-shelving-and-racking-5-ways-to-improve-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/warehouse-shelving-and-racking-5-ways-to-improve-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Boost Efficiency in Warehouse Shelving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-lead-image.jpg\" alt=\"industrial shelving, shelving, \" class=\"wp-image-3048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-lead-image.jpg 953w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-lead-image-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-lead-image-768x277.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The layout of warehouse shelving and racking contributes immensely to the efficiency of warehouses and factories. Utilising your warehouse space effectively can be the difference between a successfully run organisation and one that falters more often than not. Stock that isn&#8217;t accessible or poorly organised can lead to costly errors. We delve into ways that you can help prevent these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your Shelving and Racking Meticulously With Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important part of this process is the plan. Planning and mapping out your shelving and racking. A well drawn out plan with our specialists, once come to life, can contribute to a number of positive outcomes. It can help drastically reduce waste, assist with inventory management and increase productivity in every area of your warehouse or operating facility. Most importantly, it can help reduce accidents in the workplace. Organising your bays efficiently will help reduce the risk of accidents such as falling objects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-plan-image.jpg\" alt=\"organise your shelving, shelving, racking, \" class=\"wp-image-3052\" style=\"width:661px;height:238px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-plan-image.jpg 953w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-plan-image-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/industrial-shelving-plan-image-768x277.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/contact\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Request a Free Site Survey Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with us at Direct2U about booking in a free site survey. Here, we can discuss with you at length the options that we have to assist in creating the best shelving solution for your organisation. Take a look below at some of our popular options, especially for larger scale projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/longspan-shelving\/tuff-longspan-shelving-2mtr-high-4-shelves-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-2mtr-high-4-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"TUFF Longspan Shelving\" class=\"wp-image-3401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-2mtr-high-4-shelves.jpg 700w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-2mtr-high-4-shelves-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-2mtr-high-4-shelves-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/longspan-shelving\/tuff-longspan-shelving-3mtr-high-3-shelves-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-3mtr-high-3-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"TUFF Longspan Shelving\" class=\"wp-image-3402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-3mtr-high-3-shelves.jpg 700w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-3mtr-high-3-shelves-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-longspan-shelving-3mtr-high-3-shelves-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TUFF Longspan Shelving &#8211; 2mtr &#8211; 4 shelves<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for picking products in warehouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy-duty 500kg UDL capacity per shelf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-Year warranty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H2000mm with 5x width and 2x depth options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/racking\/industrial-racking\/tuff-longspan-shelving-2mtr-high-4-shelves-0.html\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TUFF Longspan Shelving &#8211; 3mtr &#8211; 3 shelves<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for picking products in warehouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy-duty 500kg UDL capacity per shelf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-Year warranty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H3000mm with 5x width and 2x depth options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/racking\/industrial-racking\/tuff-longspan-shelving-3mtr-high-3-shelves-0.html\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Clean Environment Creates Clearer Minds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If staff can see the careful consideration and operating that goes into their environment, this can help lift the mood and productivity on a daily basis. Just think, a messy, disorganised environment can have a knock on effect to the surrounding staff members. They may feel if the organisation doesn&#8217;t take the working environment seriously, they may have an excuse not to either. It can also cause frustration, extra work and prevent tasks from being completed efficiently if things cannot be found where they should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/organised-shelving.jpg\" alt=\"warehouse shelving and racking, storage systems, direct2u shelving, industrial shelving\" class=\"wp-image-3055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/organised-shelving.jpg 475w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/organised-shelving-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of a Well Organised Warehouse <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decrease stress levels of staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower service costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier maintenance <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sets a precedent <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More efficient system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages cleaner working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less obstacles faced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better time management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Visibility of Warehouse Shelving and Racking Labels and Signage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst providing a detailed description of each product and its content on each shelf seems thorough and well-thought out, it could hamper productivity. Remember, some items could be placed on the top shelf. Therefore, larger labels with less detail will be more beneficial to staff. If staff can identify where products are whilst they&#8217;re out of reach, this will help reduce the time needed in that section. This, in turn, will allow the next member of staff to carry out their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Magnetic Label Holders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instant identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to update and cut to size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplied complete with white card and protective transparent PVC strip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for cold stores and chillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut to the exact length needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/signs-labelling\/warehouse-location-signs-labels\/magnetic-label-holders.html\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Shop Shelving Signage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/signs-labelling\/warehouse-location-signs-labels\/magnetic-label-holders.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shelving-signange.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shelving-signange.jpg 475w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shelving-signange-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warehouse Auditing &#8211; Process and Functionality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular audits of your warehouse can make a significant difference to the effeciency of the system you have in place. An audit is an &#8221;on-site verification activity&#8221;. They are implemented in all industries. Fine tune and examine all your processes to identify any flaws or potential loop holes that are present. Tweak your processes by the finest margins to help alleviate any obstacles or consistent issues that arise for your staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/warehouse-audit-1.jpg\" alt=\"warehouse shelving and racking , warehouse audits\" class=\"wp-image-3070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/warehouse-audit-1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/warehouse-audit-1-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Advantages of an audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify areas that need improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce operational costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve safety procedures and processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review warehouse Shelving and Racking solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review stock and record keeping accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there opportunities to cut costs effectively?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider High-Quality Warehouse Shelving and Racking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to have the most efficient operating system in place? The equipment you use plays a huge part in this coming to fruition. You can choose low budget storage systems, bins and containers. However, you may find that you will replace these sooner than you think. If you are looking for stability and consistency in how your system operates, choosing suitable equipment is key. This goes for forklifts and other handling machinery. You may need 100&#8217;s of shelving units throughout your working area. Browse our range of TUFF Longspan Shelving for long term results and high quality material. Or, check out our heavy-duty shelving that are suitable in more than just warehouse environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/racking\/industrial-racking\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff_longspan_shelving_-_in_use.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff_longspan_shelving_-_in_use.png 700w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff_longspan_shelving_-_in_use-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff_longspan_shelving_-_in_use-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/racking\/industrial-racking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Industrial Racking<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-industrial-pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-industrial-pro.jpg 700w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-industrial-pro-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-industrial-pro-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Industrial Shelving<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/heavy-duty-shelving\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-workstations-4-shelf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-workstations-4-shelf.jpg 700w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-workstations-4-shelf-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tuff-workstations-4-shelf-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/heavy-duty-shelving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Heavy-Duty Shelving<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/racking\/industrial-racking.html\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/industrial-shelving.html\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/shelving\/heavy-duty-shelving.html\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a Free Site Survey or Quotation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve the efficiency of your warehouse and replacing your shelving and racking systems with Direct2U.  We offer large order discounts, free site surveys, no obligation quotations and free UK mainland delivery. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/request-quote.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a quote<\/a> here or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/shelving\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> for any other information you need. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The layout of warehouse shelving and racking contributes immensely to the efficiency of warehouses and factories. Utilising your warehouse space effectively can be the difference between a successfully run organisation and one that falters more often than not. Stock that isn&#8217;t accessible or poorly organised can lead to costly errors. We delve into ways that you can help prevent these issues. Plan Your Shelving and Racking Meticulously With Us The most important part of this process is the plan. Planning and mapping out your shelving and racking. 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