How To Organize Inventory In Storage

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Business inventory takes up a whole lot of space, sometimes more than you actually have access to. If you need to store excess business inventory for the time being, you may want to consider renting a self-storage unit to fix your space limitations. However, you need to ensure that your inventory is properly organized when put into a storage unit to ensure that you are able to efficiently and quickly access the items you need when you need them.

Choose What to Store

First things first, you need to make a list of what you're actually going to move offsite. There are a couple of different approaches that you can take here, but in general, you'll want to concentrate on items that you will not need to access in your day to day operations. This is because a self-storage unit, no matter how conveniently located and accessible, will always be less convenient than your own on-site storage location. This means that you should focus on old documents, unused equipment, and larger, more expensive items that are not commonly sold or used.

Proper Packing

You need to ensure that you properly prepare all of the items that you're going to be moving into storage so that they do not become damaged or unusable. This means packing documents into large, sturdy boxes that can be stored on shelves or in filing units above the ground, where they are immune to water damage. Fragile items should be completely wrapped in bubble wrap to cushion them from damage, and then packed into individual boxes to make the moving process easier. Larger individual items should have their corners protected with bubble wrap, moving blankets, or similar materials, and should be moved by multiple people to prevent an accident from occurring.

Mapping

You should implement a system within your storage unit to keep everything organized. If possible, use the same system used in your on-site storage location to maintain consistency and prevent confusion. Label everything clearly, with large writing, to speed up the search. Ensure that you don't stack boxes of documents and inventory items too high, as this can lead to a fall and excessive damage to multiple items in the unit. Furthermore, you should consider storing the items that you use the most often, or foresee yourself using at some point in the near future, in the front of the unit, where they can be quickly and easily grabbed when you need them. For more information, contact a business such as East Valley Self Storage.   

27 April 2017