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Our company’s shelving solutions for the apparel industry revolve around three core principles: "efficient storage and retrieval, optimized space utilization, and streamlined classification management." These solutions are carefully designed to accommodate the unique material characteristics of apparel production—ranging from fabrics and semi-finished goods to finished products. The solutions strike a balance between maximizing storage density and enhancing operational efficiency, while also meeting the demands for rapid product turnover and accurate inventory management.
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Core Material Classification and Corresponding Shelf Selection
Different materials have vastly varying physical properties and access frequencies, requiring a tailored selection of shelf types—this forms the foundation of the solution.
| Material Type | Features | Recommended Shelf Types | Core Advantages |
| Fabric / Roll Material | Large in size, easy to roll, and requires moisture protection. | Cantilever Racks + Skids | 1. The cantilever structure doesn’t occupy storage space, making it ideal for long, strip-shaped coils; 2. Paired with a pallet, it provides moisture protection and facilitates forklift handling. |
| Cut pieces / Semi-finished products | Needs to be categorized by order and frequently accessed. | Medium-sized laminated shelving + compartment labels | 1. The shelf height is adjustable, accommodating cutting boxes of various sizes; 2. The partition labels are clear, making it easy to quickly locate items by order. |
| Finished garments | Multiple styles/ sizes, dust-proof, easy for inventory management | Loft-style shelving + hanging rod / storage bin | 1. Utilize vertical space to build a loft, increasing storage density by more than 50%; 2. Hang rods are used for storing hung garments, while folded items are kept in designated storage boxes—everything is neatly organized and clearly categorized. |
| Accessories (buttons/ zippers) | Small in size, diverse in variety, and easy to confuse. | Lightweight drawer-style shelving + identification cards | 1. Drawer dividers for storage, preventing accessory mix-ups; 2. Each identification card is marked with category and quantity, enabling efficient inventory checks. |
Key Principles for Solution Design
Shelf layout and management must align with the production process to avoid "misalignment between storage and operations." The following three principles should be prioritized for implementation.
1. Flow Optimization Principles The shelf layout must align with the production process—for example, the flow path "fabric shelves → cutting area → semi-finished goods shelves → sewing area → finished goods shelves" should follow the shortest possible straight line to minimize material handling distances. Additionally, the finished goods shelves should be located close to the shipping exit to avoid secondary transportation.
2. Principle of Space Maximization In addition to ground-level shelving, prioritize utilizing the 3-to-5-meter-high space by installing mezzanine racks or high-rise shelving systems. Passage widths should be designed according to demand: reserve 3 to 3.5 meters for forklift operation lanes, and 1.2 to 1.5 meters for manual picking aisles, striking a balance between space utilization and operational efficiency.
3. Traceability Management Principle Each shelf unit (e.g., each tier, each compartment) must be labeled with a unique "storage location code," which, combined with the ERP or WMS system, records material information. Additionally, the finished goods area can be equipped with extra labels displaying "Style + Size + Color" to ensure quick verification and inventory checks.
Facility Support and Management Recommendations
The shelving solution must be paired with hardware facilities and management systems to ensure long-term, efficient operation.
Hardware Accessories
Equipment handling: The fabric area is equipped with a reach truck, the semi-finished goods area uses manual hydraulic pallet trucks, and the finished goods area relies on scissor lifts.
Protective devices: Install anti-collision skirting guards on shelf uprights, and add guardrails along the edges of high-level shelving to prevent damage caused by operational collisions.
Environmental Control: Install dehumidifiers in the fabric and finished-product areas, maintaining humidity levels between 40% and 60% to prevent fabric from molding.
ABOUT US
Creating Medical Dressings for Human Health.
Hubei Weimei Medical Supplies Co., Ltd., established in 2004, has consistently upheld the business philosophy of "dedication and loyalty, innovation and pragmatism, process-oriented operations, and meticulous management," specializing in the production and sale of disposable surgical kits, single-use first aid kits, as well as a wide range of medical dressing kits and medical dressings. The company’s products are primarily exported to markets in Europe, America, and the Middle East.
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Factory Address: Northwest Corner of Xingfu Road, Hedong Avenue, Xiangtan High-tech Zone, Hunan Province
