WERC Publishes Guide to Storage Systems

Nov. 1, 2003
Oak Brook, Ill. WERC has just published an updated edition of A Complete Guide to Pallet Storage Systems. This long-time best seller is the perfect primer

Oak Brook, Ill. – WERC has just published an updated edition of A Complete Guide to Pallet Storage Systems. This long-time best seller is the perfect primer for determining how best to combine storage type and equipment to optimize the efficiency of your facility. The publication details the various factors to consider and provides charts, graphs and examples to illustrate how to apply the information to your operations.

"Selecting the right storage system can reduce a company's overall investment in building and equipment, while keeping operating costs low," says M. Geoffrey Sisko, senior vice president and principal with Gross & Associates and one of the authors. "This guide explains the types of unit loads, types of storage modules and types of material handling equipment. Most importantly, the guide illustrates how to perform a comparative analysis to determine the optimal solution for your particular application."

Copies of the Complete Guide to Pallet Storage Systems are available for $44.00 for non-members and $22.00 for WERC members (37 pages, ISBN 1-892663-28-7). Order through the website at http://www.werc.org or call us at (630) 990-0001.

WERC -- the Warehousing Education and Research Council is a nonprofit professional society of distribution and warehousing professionals who lead, direct and manage the efficient flow of information, materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. For information regarding WERC and its services, contact the WERC national office.