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Special storage

Special storage facilities may be needed such as:
 Controlled temperate storage

 Dangerous goods facilities
The size and weight of the product will determine the dimensions of shelving in the warehouse.

 The materials handling equipment that is required

Handling equipment
The types of handling equipment available will affect the operation of the warehouse.

Material handling equipment such as lift trucks and conveyors require special warehouse layouts and
storage systems.
Packaging

The types of packaging required
Stock items may be packaged in a variety of different ways in the warehouse:

 Cartons that can be stacked in shelving

 Pallets that can be placed in racking
 Single items that can be placed on individual racks

 Loose items that can be stored in separate bins
In order to process goods through the warehouse efficiently, you need to be able to identify the
various products quickly and accurately.

Products can be identified by:
 The look of the product

 Printed information about the product

 Identification systems
 The location of the product.

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