Safe and efficient product handling is a vital part of warehouse productivity. Better product handling means more cost-effective material usage, faster product transport, and less material and product damage throughout the supply chain. Moreover, improved product handling processes go hand in hand with a safe and efficient workflow. See how you can improve processes in your facility with these tips for improving product handling in your warehouse.
Use Employee Strengths To Assign Roles
Despite all the innovative equipment and machinery that supports your workflow, your manual workforce is the most vital part of your facility. When employees feel competent and satisfied in their roles, your entire warehouse experiences smoother, more productive operations.
Optimize your workforce by making thoughtful assignments based on your employees’ strengths. Long-term employees who are familiar with your products and facility layout will excel at receiving and sorting inventory. A mechanical-minded employee might enjoy supervising and operating machinery more than they would enjoy picking orders. Pay attention to where your team members’ strengths lie and help them find roles they enjoy and excel in.
Improve Palletizing Procedures
There’s no understating the benefits of palletizing your inventory with automated solutions. The more secure your pallets are, the easier it is to move products throughout your facility without the risk of accidents or damage. Secure pallets also move better through your supply chain, reducing product damage during transportation and increasing customer satisfaction. Better palletizing procedures mean more consistent and stable pallets. Moreover, consolidated pallet loads improve efficiency in the product handling process throughout your facility and the rest of your supply chain.
Maintain a Clean Facility
One of the simplest ways to improve product handling in your warehouse is to keep a clean facility. Clear floors and well-lit corners help prevent traffic accidents, which in turn lowers your risk of product damage. Easy tasks like cleaning up debris, marking spills, and removing tripping hazards can go a long way toward ensuring product pallets move safely throughout your facility.
