Pallet flow versus push-back pallet rack
There are a lot of people asking questions about the differences between pallet flow and push-back pallet racks and which system works best for them. The answer is that although they are somewhat similar concepts, it is up to your individual situation. In this post, I will compare and contrast pallet flow and push back racking to help figure out which one works best in different applications. Pallet Flow Racking How many different types of products are stored in your warehouse is an important influencing factor in choosing a pallet racking system. When you store a variety of SKUs but need high density storage, pushback is the ideal choice. While with pushback you typically store one product per aisle, you can store different SKUs in different aisles. forklifts can easily access all lanes and pick different products. Pallet Flow Rack is a high density storage system with FIFO (first in, first out) capability. This type of system is suitable for time sensiti...