Category Archives: Storage Efficiency

One Big Parts Room or Many Small Ones?

Posted on January 10, 2018 by partspro

Most companies need to store parts, components, tooling, and repair items in an easily accessible location. This is not too hard to plan for a small plant or building, but with larger facilities, the time to access items from a … Continue reading →

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Faster Inventory Counts with Modular Drawers

Posted on June 12, 2017 by partspro

Yearly inventory counts are always difficult and time consuming, especially with smaller parts. This becomes excessive when, for a variety of reasons, you need to verify stock levels on a more frequent basis; such as quarterly or monthly. However, you can … Continue reading →

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Modular Drawer Compartment Options

Posted on February 15, 2017 by partspro

We all know that Modular Drawers are the most efficient way to store small parts. However, you can increase your efficiency by using drawer inserts that complement the parts you need to store. Here are some of the options that … Continue reading →

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Used Modular Drawer Cabinets?

Posted on June 7, 2016 by partspro

Used Rousseau Cabinets A Great Option… IF you can find them. Today’s competitive economy demands efficiency of every organization.  Evaluating your current capacities, strengths, and weaknesses can lead to creative ideas for improved operations in manufacturing processes, work-in-progress parts storage, … Continue reading →

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Transitioning from Shelves to Modular Drawers – 5 Points

Posted on July 6, 2015 by partspro

Replacing standard bin storage shelving with modular drawer cabinets or drawers in shelving units is one of the most effective ways to save space, increase speed and accuracy in order picking, and significantly reduce the time spent taking inventory. However, … Continue reading →

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Efficient Small Parts Storage – Part I

Posted on April 4, 2013 by partspro

How are your items arranged in your stockroom or warehouse? If you have a typical warehouse or stockroom, everything is arranged in order by part number. So, it’s easy to find everything, right? That’s great in the beginning, but as … Continue reading →

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Mezzanine Doubles Your Storage Space – Part I

Posted on January 31, 2013 by partspro

Mezzanine (Multi-Level) Storage Systems can be an effective way to utilize all the available vertical space in your building. However, even if you don’t need one now, a little evaluation, planning, and a small expense up front, can save you … Continue reading →

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