Designing a new warehouse is a critical step in supporting efficient operations, safe storage, and future growth. At Shelving Concepts, we take a consultative, detail-driven approach to warehouse design, ensuring every project is customized to the customer’s needs. From the first appointment with a seasoned sales representative to final delivery, our process is built around accuracy, communication, and speed.
Here’s a closer look at the proven process Shelving Concepts follows when planning and designing a new warehouse.
Step 1: Appointment With a Seasoned Sales Representative
Every warehouse project begins with a personalized appointment led by an experienced Shelving Concepts sales representative. Our team brings years of industry knowledge to each consultation, helping customers navigate storage challenges and opportunities.
During this initial meeting, we gather essential details such as warehouse size, ceiling height, inventory type, weight requirements, equipment usage, and timeline expectations. This appointment sets the foundation for a successful warehouse design by aligning expectations from the start.
Step 2: Listening to Customer Needs
At Shelving Concepts, listening is just as important as designing. We take the time to understand what our customers need—not just what they think they need. By asking the right questions, we uncover operational deficiencies, space limitations, and efficiency goals.
Whether the priority is maximizing storage density, improving order picking, or planning for future expansion, customer input drives every decision we make throughout the project.
Step 3: Understanding the Customer’s Business
No two businesses operate the same way, which is why understanding the customer’s business is a critical step in our warehouse planning process. We evaluate how products move through the facility, how inventory turns, and how employees interact with the space.
This deeper understanding allows us to design warehouse shelving and racking systems that support workflow, reduce congestion, and enhance productivity while maintaining safety and compliance.
Step 4: Strategic Recommendations and Warehouse Solutions
Shelving Concepts provides an expert recommendation tailored to each operation. These solutions may include pallet racking, industrial shelving, mezzanines, or specialty storage systems designed to optimize available space.
Our recommendations balance efficiency, flexibility, and long-term value, ensuring the warehouse layout can adapt as the business grows or changes over time.
Step 5: Accurate Quoting and Project Transparency
Once the solution is defined, we prepare a detailed and accurate quote for the project. Transparency is a key part of our process, so customers know exactly what they are investing in.
Our team works closely with customers to ensure the quote aligns with budget expectations while maintaining the performance, durability, and safety standards Shelving Concepts is known for.
Step 6: Professional Warehouse Drawings
After approval of the general concept, our design team creates detailed warehouse drawings that visually map out the layout. These drawings illustrate aisle spacing, rack placement, clearances, and traffic flow within the warehouse.
Warehouse drawings allow customers to clearly visualize how the space will function and provide an opportunity to review and confirm the layout before moving forward.
Step 7: Detailed Specification Drawings
To ensure precision and accuracy, Shelving Concepts produces detailed specification drawings for each project. These spec drawings outline exact dimensions, load capacities, and system components.
Specification drawings serve as the blueprint for manufacturing and installation, eliminating guesswork and ensuring every system meets performance and safety requirements.
Step 8: Final Review, Confirmation, and Fast Delivery Planning
Before manufacturing begins, we maintain close contact with the customer to review plans and quotes one final time. This step ensures everything is accurate, aligns with the customer’s needs, and reflects any last adjustments.
We also work proactively on product availability and scheduling to support quick manufacturing times and efficient delivery. Our goal is to help customers move from design to installation as smoothly and quickly as possible.
A Warehouse Design Process You Can Trust
At Shelving Concepts, our warehouse design process is built on experience, communication, and attention to detail. By combining seasoned sales expertise, thoughtful recommendations, and precise drawings, we deliver warehouse solutions that work today and support tomorrow’s growth.
Contact Shelving Concepts today to schedule an appointment and start designing a warehouse that’s built for your business.