Posted On : September 4, 2025
Storage systems do more than hold materials; they enhance efficiency, accuracy & order fill rate in business operations. With the increasing variety of SKUs, complexity of operations, tighter delivery timelines, optimising every space & process is crucial.
Each business has unique needs. E-commerce fulfillment centers require accessible storage for quick pick-up, while manufacturing units need FIFO systems for heavy loads. Aligning the right storage with the business’s goals is key to scalable operations.
Before selecting the ideal storage system, the actual job is determining the characteristics and how it can enhance and elevate operations. Selecting the right one includes considering all the aspects, such as –
Whether you’re setting up a Mother Warehouse, Fulfilment Centre or a Dark Store, each format demands a different approach for layout and racking. By tailoring the storage logic, one can select the ideal warehouse layout.
The nature of your inventory directly determines the type of racking system your warehouse needs. Deciding with the accessibility and selectivity of the inventory, is it FIFO (First In First Out), LIFO (Last In First Out) or FEFO (First Expire First Out) method for the inventory.
A high-throughput facility requires a layout that minimises travel time, accelerates picking, and facilitates simultaneous operations. While selecting, ensure that the rack types and aisle widths match order frequency, carton movement, and like-face access, ensuring uninterrupted flow.
The vertical scalability of your warehouse depends on the usable height and width of your selected warehouse space. While selecting the warehouse space, analyse the space to make the optimum utilisation of each corner.
The Right systems are more about applicability than availability. At Coign, we focus on aligning storage systems with their space, product profile, and throughput model. Breaking down some of the most effective options and when to use them:
The most versatile system for 100% access to each pallet. High SKU variety and quick access make SPR ideal for retail, FMCG, and distribution environments. Ideal for: Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, E-commerce, and Fulfilment Centres.
Higher-density option that stores two pallets deep, suitable for operations with lower selectivity in space-constrained environments. Ideal for: E-commerce Fulfilment Centers, Food & Beverages Distribution, and Manufacturing.
Maximises storage density by eliminating aisles, best for large volumes and low SKUs. Ideal for: Cold Storages, Automotive Industry, Retail and Distribution Centers.
High-density solution with multiple storage tiers to optimise vertical space. Ideal for: E-commerce, Automotive, and Pharmaceuticals.
Utilises vertical space for additional storage or workspace. Ideal for: Logistics, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare.
Templatised storage systems effectively serve the manual and standard use cases. However, by understanding data related to SKU dimensions, order profile, vehicle types, inventory mix, throughput and analysing this data to design a customised layout & storage solution aligning with your business’s operational needs.
At Coign, we make sure to map out every corner, and inventory flow to design the space that elevates your business operations.
A data-backed warehouse layout design well-curved and structured storage space ensures the alignment of every racking decision with speed, safety, and productivity.
To address the challenges of storing bulky and irregular SKUs, The Sleep Company partnered with Coign. We provided a future-ready storage design solution that included custom pallets, adapted MHE, and optimised SPR systems, resulting in improved safety, better cube utilisation, and enhanced operational flow.
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When your storage system is built around your business’s operations, it doesn’t just store; it drives scale, adapts to complexity, and strengthens every link in your operational chain eventually driving operational excellence.
At Coign, we don’t just design storage solutions, we design overall layouts, flows and processes that integrate your virtual processes to physical flows of man, machine & materials. It’s time to evaluate your current setup — and ask: is it truly working for you?
