Spring Cleaning and Organizing your Warehouse

Spring is finally here, and that usually means it time for the annual spring cleaning of our homes; out with the old and then a real good cleaning so we can start the year afresh.  I know I always feel so much better after I have gone though every drawer, cupboard and closet, getting rid of everything I don't need or use anymore and then clean everything thoroughly.  Someone once told me a good rule of thumb is, if you haven't used it in a year, you probably won't use it again (excluding seasonal items).   Also, for every new thing you purchase, you need to get rid of one old thing to make room for it. This same philosophy should be applied to our businesses as well.  I am sure most warehouses could use a good cleaning and reorganization once a year.  Eliminating any unnecessary clutter that may have accumulated over the past year helps to relieve stress and the sense of being overwhelmed and can increase your productivity. Here are links to a couple of articles I found with some good cleaning and organizational tips to help you get started:

• Warehouse Organization Ideas
• How to Organize a Warehouse
• Warehouse Layout Strategies
• Warehouse Cleaning

If your warehouse is in need of major reorganization, or you need to create additional storage or manufacturing space, any of the following products could assist you:

• Industrial Containers - Bulk, Hand Held, Collapsible, Wire
• Plastic Pallets
• Pallet Racking & Steel Shelving
• Steel Mezzanines & Modular Offices

So don't be afraid to dive in, sort sorting, reorganizing and throwing out unneeded items and you will be on your way to a whole new warehouse space in no time that will help you increase your productivity. Look for our blog next week for tips on spring cleaning and organizing your office space.