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Industrial warehouse with high-density storage racks and inventory pallets.

Limited Floor Space?
Look Upward Recover warehouse space and keep inventory organised and easy to access.

Many warehouses are not necessarily out of space. They are running out of usable space.

Many businesses are looking for ways to recover space within their existing footprint.

At the same time, growing inventory levels are making it harder to keep storage organised and inventory easy to access without taking up more floor space.

From warehouse distribution and manufacturing to industrial operations, businesses are rethinking how vertical storage can improve inventory organisation, accessibility and day-to-day operational efficiency.

Maximising Warehouse Storage Capacity

Explore practical ways businesses are increasing storage capacity and making better use of existing warehouse space.

This Warehouse Insights guide covers common storage challenges and operational approaches to improving warehouse efficiency and space utilisation.

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Challenges operations face with growing warehouse space demands

  • Limited warehouse space: Growing inventory levels are placing more pressure on existing warehouse space and storage areas. 

  • Difficulty keeping inventory organised: As storage areas become fuller, inventory can become harder to manage and access efficiently.  

  • Time spent locating inventory: Searching for parts and stored items manually can slow down picking and daily warehouse activities. 

  • Inventory stored across multiple locations: Inventory kept across different storage areas can make stock visibility and access harder to manage. 

  • Growing SKU counts: Increasing SKU volumes can create additional storage and inventory management challenges. 

  • Pressure to improve storage efficiency: Many operations are expected to store more inventory without expanding warehouse floor space. 

Warehouse Optimisation Technologies

Learn how different storage systems are helping businesses improve space utilisation and support more efficient warehouse operations.

This solution guide compares storage technologies designed to improve storage density, inventory accessibility and warehouse efficiency.

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Practical ideas from real warehouse operations

Many businesses are improving storage efficiency by making better use of available space, reducing time spent walking and searching for inventory, and improving day-to-day access to stored items.

The following customer stories show how different operations are improving storage, picking and inventory management within existing facilities. 

Vertical Storage Solutions from Kardex

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Kardex Shuttle

A high-density vertical storage solution designed to maximise available space and improve access to spare parts and inventory across warehouse operations.

Supports faster retrieval, improved organisation and more efficient day-to-day warehouse processes.

 

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Kardex Megamat

A vertical carousel solution designed for fast access to smaller parts and high-frequency picking operations within limited floor space.

Supports improved picking efficiency, better inventory organisation and faster access to stored items.

 

 

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Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box

A compact vertical buffer solution designed to support fast-moving inventory, high SKU volumes and efficient order fulfilment operations.

Supports improved storage density, faster picking and more efficient inventory handling across warehouse environments.

 

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Choosing the Right Storage System

Compare different vertical storage systems to find the right fit for your warehouse space and operational requirements.

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