Whether you have started or are considering a warehouse racking relocation, we understanding this can be an extremely stressful time for your business. Find out our top ten tips to make the transition as smooth as possible.

A few key decisions to make before the relocation is:

Will you be using your current racking system or implementing a new system?
What company/'s will be assisting with the move?
The required completion date

A warehouse racking relocation won't only involving the packaging of stock for the transport but also the unpacking when it is received in as well as checking off that it is in good order to be able to be sold to customers, so no damage during transport.

Your staff may need time to adjust to the new warehouse layout, if it differs from your current one.

Relocating a warehouse is completely different to moving house. Before the warehouse racking relocation ensure that you have current records of the stock holding within your business. Within your plan should be a tracker of who is responsible in the transportation of each stock item.

If your current racking system is fairly damaged then it may be best for an entirely new one. Maybe you racking requirements have changed, then in this case you have grown out of your current system.

At the receiving end, staff should be checking in stock and ensuring there is no damage. It should be noted if stock has been damaged in the transportation.