This blog explores key metrics, factors influencing inventory, and strategies and technologies, including warehouse management systems to maximize space utilization.
Understanding Warehouse Space Utilization
Warehouse Capacity Utilization is a measure of how effectively the available space is utilized in the warehouse. This metric provides insights into the efficiency of space utilized within the warehouse and helps to identify underutilized areas and opportunities for optimization, influencing profitability and operating efficiency.
Warehouse Capacity Utilization is calculated based on Total Utilized Capacity divided by the Total Available Capacity for a given period (Period can be for Current Date Time, Week, and Month): (Total Utilized Capacity/Total Available Capacity)*100.
Warehouse management systems can be instrumental in optimizing warehouse space utilization. However, before proceeding, let’s explore the commonly used metrics to measure warehouse space utilization.
Total Utilized and Available Capacity can be calculated based on the number of bins, pallet spaces, and storage space.
- Total Utilized Capacity – Actual space occupied by the stock in the warehouse. This can be defined based on the number of bins and pallet spaces, or the number measured in square/cubic feet.
- Total Available Capacity – Total space which is available in the warehouse for storing the stock excluding inactive or damaged bins.
- Unavailable Capacity – Total space that is inactive or damaged and not available for storage
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