Masters of Material Handling Blog

Used warehouse equipment can still be worth real money. Pallet rack, shelving, conveyors, mezzanines, forklifts, and other systems pretty often have plenty of life left in them, especially if they’re in passable condition. But selling that equipment is not always as simple as just going out and finding a buyer. You also have to think …

Dynamic storage systems move products more efficiently, save space, and can cut down on unnecessary travel through your warehouse. What’s not to like? Plenty, if the system doesn’t actually fit your operation. Installed in the wrong environment, a dynamic storage system can create more complexity, higher upfront costs, and maintenance demands your team may not …

When a high-demand season rolls around, it can make your distribution center feel way smaller. As orders surge and inventory piles up, every inch of space suddenly matters. Aisles get tighter, workflows slow down, and teams scramble to keep up with the pace. But if you have the right strategy, peak periods don’t have to …

Older warehouses weren’t designed for the speed, complexity, and tech-driven demands of today’s supply chains. But that doesn’t mean they’re obsolete.  With the right upgrades, these workhorses can keep pace with modern operations and even outperform newer builds in certain areas. Retrofitting your warehouse can often deliver the performance you need at a fraction of …

More space is the obvious answer. But it’s not always the solution.  Often, the key to a more efficient warehouse isn’t a bigger building. It’s using your current space smarter. Crammed aisles, poor inventory flow, and unused vertical real estate chip away at your productivity — and your bottom line. But I’m here to tell …

While the occasional mispick may seem trivial, the true cost of picking errors is incredibly high. With industry error rates ranging from 1% to 3%, incorrect orders cost businesses millions of dollars in total annual losses.  As if lost revenue wasn’t troubling enough, mispicks cause other problems. Think expensive returns, unhappy customers, and even an …

If you’re running out of room in your warehouse, you’re not alone. Small facilities everywhere are feeling the squeeze—whether from growing inventory, limited square footage, or outdated layouts that just don’t cut it anymore. In a small warehouse, every inch matters. Wasted space is inefficient, sure, but it can also drag down productivity, create safety …