Whenever the summer rolls around, warehouses can see a major increase in stock to make sure everything people could want is in good supply. However, one thing that may get pushed to the back of the thinking model is that high temperatures in the summer can lead to a variety of serious problems within a warehouse setting.

Soaring high temperatures and humidity levels can destroy stored goods such as foods and medicines. Crammed stock levels can cause harm to employees and air conditioning levels will be in high demand – meaning so will electricity costs for running the warehouse.

It is therefore important to think ahead and ensure that you have space for enough air to circulate and not build up heat levels due to overstock in the building.

Stock Control

Existing overstocks of stored goods should look at a reduction during the summer months. Evaluating what is in demand and reducing the levels of certain foods that need to be refrigerated to stop from melting is a good start.

Many warehouses that store such inventory as chocolates and refrigerated goods will need a reduction, whereas many warehouses that store drinks will need an increase. The summer trends see a lot of dips in demand for certain things and others see a dramatic rise. Consulting with the retail end to evaluate which products require pallet racking, which ones need refrigerated areas and which can be stored within commercial shelving will save on a lot of stock being wasted.

Space Control

Heat build-up within a warehouse can severely impair the well-being of employees and lead to heat exhaustion. One of the many reasons this occurs is from the warehouse is too cramped for space, resulting in employees working in cramped aisles to find the stock.

This is a problem that needs immediate action. If you cannot afford to limit your stock intake, you need a better system of working. One option is upgrading your warehouse storage equipment to be able to take in higher levels of stock and not cram everything into aisles and the ends of them.

Employees need a breathable atmosphere where they do not suffer heat exhaustion or claustrophobia. No amount of stock is worth the well-being of your workforce.

There are many ways to plan ahead and not find yourself stuck in the summer months with lost stock and unhappy workers. Contact the team at Monarch Shelving today to explore the avenues of industrial storage racks and other storage needs.