Quantity of Inventory: This is the basic factor to estimate storage capacity needed in the warehouse. Also take into consideration current storage space, future expansion on storage space and storage space for a surge in storage space requirement.
Characteristics of Warehouse: Height of building, stacking limit, structural clearance, emergency exits, humidity, floor capacity and other obstacles that is significant to providing the best storage facility.
Equipment Capabilities: A suitable material handling equipment is needed so as not to be restricted by its inability to reach the full vertical height to pick from the top rack.
Material Characteristics: An item or product shape, size, material and packaging could cause the maximum stacking height to vary.
Separation of Products: Segregate items which need more care from normal commodities, such as hazardous goods, goods that are sensitive to temperature and goods which need tighter security and control.
Miscellaneous: Other considerations include type of items we handle. For example, items which are already palletized or small items that only needs shelves or bins. Type of racks also varies as the racks and shelves have different internal dimensions such as column and rail thickness. Aisle widths have to be able to support the different makes and styles of the material handling equipment, especially forklifts, as each type requires different aisle widths and turning radii.
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