The momentous surge in demand and sales of pallet racking is a direct result of the increase of online purchases since this time last year when the pandemic took hold of the planet, with more and more businesses looking for warehouse storage ideas.
The Fallout From the Pandemic
The overall toll on high street retail outlets and the subsequent stop-start towards opening and closing the stores caused customers to direct their attention solely on online outlets such as Amazon at a rate unseen previously, especially during the festive season.
2020 was possibly the most devastating year for high street retailers, with 16,000 stores closing their doors over a 9 month period alone. This resulted in a lot of forward-thinking businesses to implement fast online retail facilities for their customers and the brands they sell. Since then, shopping on a handheld device has become instinctual and the shift in focus to an easier form of purchase has made warehouses reevaluate their processes to deal with it.
Estimation for the Years Ahead
More and more companies are finding themselves needing extra space and in some situations opening more warehouse facilities, extending their distribution space and struggling to keep up with the demand in their current environment.
As the continued rise in demand is not stopping, it is estimated that in 3 years time the UK eCommerce market will require an additional 92 million square feet of space for storage alone. This demand will require a wider range of pallet racking to support the supply chain.
This also calls for a full analysis of current product demands and storage in order to properly meet the requirement for racking.
Looking at your Setup
By discovering the exact requirements that your pallet racking will need, you stand a much better chance for company growth and future needs. This means that simple off the shelf solutions may not be the best option, and getting advice on the best and most durable forms of industrial storage racks provides a solution that can meet the expectations of your business and your customers.
This also will require an overlook of your current racking systems in place. If they stand as not meeting the requirement then you could look at slimmer models or building upwards, eliminating space that is saved for stock that is not always in demand.
Finding the Right Product to Provide for the Market
At Monarch Shelving we look to provide stability for the future of the warehouse and distribution demands through pallet racking, warehouse storage equipment and commercial shelving.
If you are a business looking to keep up with demand then call our team today for the best options in warehouse storage ideas.
