Push-back racks can benefit your warehouse in more ways than one. As opposed to selective racking, push-back racks use gravity-fed telescoping carts that automatically push inventory back when new items are loaded onto the rack. Your team can then access items on both sides of the aisle. Push-back racks allow for storage at higher cubic densities, approximately 25 percent to 65 percent greater than selective racking. They also allow for a first-in/last-out storage system, meaning your team can access dated inventory instead of pulling the most recent items from the shelf. This keeps your inventory moving and your warehouse doesn’t end up sitting on older items for months or even years at a time. Continue reading →