Warehouse layout design
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The document outlines the specifications for designing a single-storied warehouse of 1,000 sq ft with detailed dimensions and costs for racks, trolleys, and space usage. It includes requirements for space allocation, movement areas, and specific dimensional details for storage and office spaces, as well as the need for a rough layout. The goal is to ensure optimal utilization while accommodating necessary facilities within the warehouse.
Warehouse layout design
- 1. Warehouse Layout Exercise Presented as Assignment 2
- 2. Problem Statement Warehouse Layout Exercise • Design the best layout of a single- storied warehouse having following data: • Area – 1, 000 sq ft (40’ × 25’) • Warehouse Height - 12’ • Price of Racks – Length × Depth × Height • 6’ × 4’ × 8’ - Rs. 6, 700 - 192 Cu ft • 6’ × 4’ × 6’ – Rs. 5, 500 - 144 Cu ft • 6’ × 3’ × 8’ – Rs. 5, 000 - 144 Cu ft • 6’ × 3’ × 6’ – Rs. 4, 000 - 108 Cu ft • Cost of Trolley – Rs. 6, 000 • Leave 30 % area for movement of goods, men and equipment • Minimum aisle width of 2’ is required for movement without trolley and Ladder and 3’ if trolley and ladder is used • If racks with height 8’ are used the material handling equipment cost will be an additional Rs. 6, 000 for a step ladder (2’ step stools) • Without the racks the height utilization is 4.5’ • Space cost to be assumed Rs. 1, 000 / Sq Ft • 10. Total volume to be fitted in the warehouse is 4, 200 Cu Ft • Draw a rough layout of the warehouse making provisions for 1. Toilet 2. Office 3. Staging area 4. Emergency exits
- 3. Warehouse layout Dimensional Details • Warehouse Area = (25*40) feet = 1000 Sq feet. • Dimensions of Racks: Height - 8’, Depth - 4’ & Length - 6’; • No. of Racks= 22; • Aisles: 2 Nos. • (Width of Aisles= 3’ & 6’) • Volume for Storage= 22(8*4*6)= 4,200 Cu ft; • Storage Area = 6×4×22 = 528 Sq ft, • Main door =9 ft *8 ft; • Staging area = 14×5 = 70 Sq ft; • Office=10’×4’; • Toilet = 4’×4’= 16 Sq ft; • Scrap Bin= 4’×4’ = 16 Sq ft.