RTL Reliable Transportation Common Warehousing and Distribution Issues | Page 10

Slotting Discrepancies
When you employ forklifts in your warehouse without understanding how to properly place the
items, they (the items) are likely to be slotted in the wrong places. This often results in
inventory disorganization. Such discrepancies may consume your warehouse space
unnecessarily. This makes it difficult to find enough space to store other items that are shipped
later to your warehouse.
For starters, outsourcing allows you to enjoy pre-planned advantages which guarantee you
proper inventory organization. They look at the storage characteristics of your item and the
supply needs. Additionally, outsourcing allows you to reconsider your racking system and to
change if necessary. This depends on the layout and arrangement of your warehouse space.
This will ensure that the correct items are slotted into the empty racks with space-saving goals
in mind.