The steel shelving systems that hold palletised goods in a warehouse; layout and type (selective, drive-in, push-back) determine storage density and how fast stock can be accessed.
Related terms
- Sprinkler system
The automatic fire-suppression network in a warehouse; its design (ESFR or in-rack) dictates the maximum permissible storage height and the goods that can be s…
- Throughput
The volume of goods a facility moves in or out over a given period; the core productivity measure for distribution centres, driving decisions on dock doors, st…
- Trailer parking
Dedicated hardstand for parking and staging articulated trailers at a distribution centre; adequate provision is essential for high-throughput cross-dock and f…
- Yard
The external area around a warehouse used for truck circulation and parking.
- Yard depth
The distance between the warehouse dock and the site boundary or opposite building, governing how easily trucks can manoeuvre and how many can stage; a critica…
- Bay depth
The distance from a loading dock face to the rear of a warehouse bay; deeper bays allow more storage but must be balanced against efficient pick and put-away f…
- Big-box
Large, high-bay distribution warehouses serving regional or national logistics.
- Built-to-suit
A warehouse or industrial facility custom-designed and constructed for a specific occupier, usually on a long pre-let lease; common for anchor logistics tenant…