Some people think stacking pallets double or triple high on the floor is just as effective as investing in a pallet racking system. This might work if:
You don’t need to move the pallets often.
All the stacked pallets contain the same product.
The products can handle the weight of other pallets without being damaged.
The products don’t need to follow a First In, First Out (FIFO) system or have an expiration date.
If all these points apply, pallet racking may not be necessary. But for everyone else, a pallet racking system helps maximize warehouse space, boost productivity, and cut costs.
Read on to discover the pros and cons of pallet racking vs. block stacking.