One common method of storing stock is floor pallet stacking
or block space stacking. Block space stacking is a form of storage that requires just
simple type of storage equipment, and sometimes instead loaded pallets are
placed directly on the floor and built up in stacks to a maximum stable storage
height. Lanes are created to ensure access to the different stock
keeping units (SKUs).
The maximum storage heights or stacking levels are
determined by a number of different factors such as: Load strength, Load
weight, Load stability, Pallet conditions, Safety limits, Weather (humidity,
water, wind can weaken pallets and soften loads), Warehousing clearance
heights. Each of these factors needs to be considered carefully to
ensure that safe stacking levels are selected. One key limitation of block stacking is that SKU’s are only
accessible in a Last
In First Out (LIFO) method depending on cargo type. Floor stacking is extremely space intensive and hence
requires very large areas for storing large quantities of stock.
