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b) Flow vs. capacity
The second rule of flow is that free movement has priority over storage capacity. If you
are pressed with a choice, the pundits agree that it‘s better to hold flow sacrosanct, compared
with building more stock or storage equipment. Why? Long after the warehouse construction has
been completed, a team has to operate efficiently and safely in the warehouse year after year. If
the design compromises on the size and quantity of aisles, for sake of more stock holding,
beware: this can cause sub-optimal performance over the life of the facility.
5. Close to zero materials handling movements
A simple rule that says it all: keep the product handling by people to a minimum. Ideally
from 3-5 touches of the product, while goods are the in the warehouse. Sadly, I have witnessed
operations that handle goods up to 8 to 10 times. Normally there is severe design or building
constraints applicable to such situations. But the outcome is evident in the maxim: ‗more
touches, more cost‘. Take note!
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