Multi-Tier Shelving for Warehouses

How do multi-tier shelving systems work?

Multi-tier shelving systems allow for a huge increase in storage capacity, making them perfect for warehouse operations where space is at a premium.

The multi-tier (or multi level) system is best suited to small parts, online eCommerce and pick and pack operations, where thousands of SKUs need to be stored and retrieved at any given moment.

System Benefits:

• Enhanced Cubic Capacity – Maximise the height of your building and make full use of your available parts racking space
• Access to All Storage Locations – Due to the nature of the system and its setup, no area will be left inaccessible for picking
• Ideal for Picking and Packing Operations – Small parts, key components, eCommerce and online retailers
• Increased Productivity – Picker times can be greatly reduced, especially via the incorporation of goods lift or a conveyor system, etc.
• A Wide Variety of Accessories – Floors can be designed for use with pallet trucks and trolleys, and additional access points can be created via the installation of traditional pallet gates, goods lifts or conveyors

In Detail...

• Optimised storage capacity – Multi-tier racking installations vastly increase space utilisation within a warehouse facility, and by optimising the cube to making full use of the available headroom with free standing shelving units, our design will maximise storage capacity within the existing floor space or by implementing a structural mezzanine floor (when compared to standard shelving systems).
• Manage peaks – To maintain pick efficiency throughout the entirety of the picking process when you have an increase in demand for products during seasonal peaks, a multi-tier shelving system allows for an instant increase in order fulfilment using additional operators able to access stock items, without the need for automation.
• Flexibility – Multi-tier shelving installations and the options for variations – such as lower shelves, different lighting systems or access walkways, offer the flexibility for businesses with large and varying product lines to manage spikes in demand, particularly in the e-commerce sector where companies must adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviour.
• Future-proofing – Multi-tier shelving systems can be adapted or extended to address peaks and growth in product lines no matter when they occur, increasing storage capacity within the multi tier construction.
• Cost-efficient – the investment required for a multi-tier shelving solution is considerably lower than a fully automated system, reducing financial risk. The flexibility of a multi-tier shelving solution will also allow for enhancements as the business evolves, making it a highly cost effective option and a smart economical choice.
• Centralised storage – the increased storage capacity of a multi-tier installation allows for an entire inventory to be stored within one single warehouse facility, enhancing inventory management and available space, as well as reducing overheads of other facilities or the cost of shipping items between warehouses.
• Customised design – our multi tiered shelving system design solutions are bespoke to each customer’s requirements and items stored, offering intelligent warehouses that are both operationally efficient and future-proofed.