Organize your commercial self-storage unit like a pro with these tips!
Self-storage units are practical for more than people looking to move house. They are also highly useful for businesses that need some extra space, whether long-term or short-term. Whether you are a business that needs long-term storage for ongoing operations or a budding entrepreneur who needs to relieve your home of inventory, you can find a solution through self-storage. Here is a quick but concise guide on how to use a commercial self-storage unit for your business.
How to Organize a Commercial Self-Storage Unit
Keep a Pathway to the Back Open
Self-storage units can pack in quite a lot of things, depending on how large it is. Even smaller ones can have a lot of vertical space. No matter whether your inventory needs vertical storage or not, it’s important to keep a path open to the back of the unit so you can reach what you need more easily.
Use Vertical Space
With that said, you can store a lot more when you make use of that vertical real estate. Use shelving to store smaller items, and consider ways to safely stack bulky items. When done right, you can have an incredibly efficient and safe way of organizing your inventory.
Use the FIFO Method
In warehousing or retail, you might come across the FIFO system: “first in, first out.” This method of organizing inventory ensures that the oldest products will leave the shelves or storage systems first. It’s especially useful for perishable items.
Keep High-Demand or Perishable Items in the Front
If you carry some inventory that has a more immediate use, even construction materials, it is only natural to store those at the front of the self-storage unit so you can reach them more easily. Keep seasonal or rarely-needed inventory at the back of the unit.
Label Everything
Unless all the products are visible, it’s a good idea to create a labeling system. Label shelves and boxes accordingly so that it is easy to reach whatever you need, no matter how often or rarely you visit the storage unit.
Keep Inventory Records
You can make the process even more streamlined by keeping an updated account of all your inventory in the storage unit. You will be able to see everything you have and where it is in one convenient place.
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