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title: Never mind… A shelving unit is just a shelving unit. Or is it? — storemaster® Storage Technology
url: https://storemaster.de/en/egal-regal-ist-doch-gleich-regal-oder-nicht/
date: 20 July 2021
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# Never mind… A shelving unit is just a shelving unit. Or is it?

Warehouse equipment encompasses two concepts: shelving technology and warehouse technology; in a broader sense, it also includes material flow technology. 
The three dimensions of a shelf (length, depth and height) are far from meeting the requirements placed on a meticulously designed shelving system. For a shelving unit to be efficient, it requires creative shelving system development which, in addition to the parameters mentioned, incorporates the dimensions of space and time as decisive criteria for the use of shelving technology in the first place. 
But what actually constitutes the fundamental efficiency of a shelving unit?
The rationalisation effect of a shelving system is initially ensured by the following key points:

Safety through accident prevention
the ergonomics of material handling
and the sustainability of long-term benefits through outstanding build quality

How can we integrate the dimensions of space and time here?
Space utilisation through high storage density and time savings through short, optimised routes are particularly worth mentioning here.
Nowadays, however, the conservation of material and energy resources – achievable through ingenious engineering – is also a factor that should not be underestimated in the manufacture of a product. Only once a racking system has passed verification (confirmation of the accuracy of its claimed properties) from this perspective can the validation process (proven benefits => reference installations) for an evaluable storage technology be undertaken. 
For the development of the optimal solution to a storage problem, this means that, in addition to the needs-based development of racking systems, experienced specialist engineers – as experts in future-oriented-oriented warehouse facility within a material flow that satisfies the aforementioned aspects.
storemaster® is an experienced partner for efficiency and reliability, helping you to realise your vision of a high-quality, functionally advanced warehouse designed for growth with its modular logistics systems – as a pioneer in warehouse technology, you can therefore expect the following from storemaster® without compromise:

Prompt response to your enquiry
Detailed assessment of your requirements
Initial solution tips and proposals provided by telephone or email
Innovative new product development for challenges that deviate from standard systems
Preliminary quotation including comprehensive system information
A consultation visit to your site to assess the local conditions
Explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of all warehouse systems encountered in practice
Customised material flow and plant planning by specialist engineers
Layout proposals featuring a rational design for production-integrated warehouse technology
Selection of the solution offering the optimal benefits in terms of space, time and energy savings, organisation, clarity, future-oriented flexibility, accident prevention, quality awareness that preserves value, and environmental sustainability
Final cost estimation, order acceptance and prompt order processing covering detailed project planning, design, material procurement and production, with ongoing coordination with the client regarding production progress and dispatch dates
The acquisition of innovative, technically sophisticated, high-quality logistics products
A rational, respectful and mutually beneficial relationship, guided by a code of conduct based on fairness, decency, sincerity, understanding and goodwill
A long-term business relationship for the mutual benefit of both parties and
the storemaster® unique selling point: planning and project management expertise for logistics systems of the highest standard, in line with the storemaster® motto: ‘Dynamic – everything in flux’.

Yours sincerely,
Dipl.-Ing. Dieter Karl Artur Paul
– Managing Director, storemaster GmbH & Co. KG –