Expert Warehouse Design & Layout Services

A basic warehouse layout typically includes receiving, staging, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and support areas arranged to reduce travel time and congestion. The best layout depends on SKU mix, pallet sizes, lift truck type, dock activity, ceiling height, column placement, and throughput goals. Storage Products Company uses AutoCAD drawings to show these areas clearly before equipment is purchased or installed.

Common warehouse layout types include process-oriented layouts, product-oriented layouts, fixed-position layouts, and cellular or flow-based layouts. In storage and distribution environments, these may translate into selective rack aisles, high-density storage, pick modules, conveyor-supported picking, or dock-focused flow patterns. The right choice depends on inventory velocity, order profiles, building constraints, and material handling equipment.

Warehouse layout and design is the planning of storage systems, aisles, equipment placement, workflow, safety clearances, and support areas within a facility. It balances storage density, product movement, labor efficiency, lift truck access, fire code constraints, and future expansion. Storage Products Company supports this process with AutoCAD layouts, equipment recommendations, engineering coordination, and installation planning.

AutoCAD provides a scaled, visual plan that helps decision-makers understand exactly how pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, conveyors, dock equipment, and aisles fit inside the building. It reduces guesswork, identifies clearance or column conflicts early, supports internal approvals, and helps coordinate equipment ordering and installation. It is especially valuable for expansions, relocations, and multi-system warehouse projects.

Yes. A well-designed layout can improve cube utilization, aisle efficiency, rack configuration, and product slotting without automatically requiring a larger building. Storage Products Company evaluates pallet dimensions, ceiling clear height, lift truck requirements, SKU profiles, and storage methods to recommend practical systems such as selective rack, push back rack, mezzanines, shelving, or other equipment where appropriate.

For projects that require engineering, Storage Products Company can support custom engineering and Professional Engineer stamped drawings through manufacturer partners. This is commonly needed for mezzanines, multi-level systems, seismic projects, and jurisdictions requiring engineered permit submissions. Engineering support may include load calculations, structural design, seismic considerations, and drawings aligned with applicable building or rack standards.

Yes. Storage Products Company is a multi-manufacturer material handling equipment dealer, allowing customers to source pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, conveyors, dock equipment, VRC lifts, bins, lockers, cabinets, and related systems through one supplier. This helps match the equipment to the application instead of forcing the project into a single manufacturer’s catalog.

After layout approval, Storage Products Company can assist with equipment selection, sourcing, engineering support, delivery sequencing, installation scheduling, and final review. Factory-recommended and insured installers can install rack, shelving, mezzanines, conveyors, dock equipment, and other systems. Larger projects may include phased installation or coordinated sequencing to reduce disruption to active operations.