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Here at VPM Racking, we offer a whole life approach to all of your pallet racking projects. From the initial surveys and designs, through to the ongoing maintenance of your racking system when it’s been installed, we can provide assistance throughout every step of the process. Here’s a little more information about our process: Step One: Site Survey First, we’ll come to your premises and conduct a thorough survey. We’ll take a look at your existing racking (if any), and analyse the space in which we have to work. This is one of the most important parts of the process,...

2016 has been a game-changing year for the world of warehousing, with a multitude of new innovations and trends taking the spotlight. So what does 2017 hold for businesses in the supply chain and warehousing industries? From new technology to evolving markets, we take a look at the trends that will shape warehouse businesses over the coming twelve months and beyond. Wearable technology for pickers and staff With an influx of new wearable devices hitting the market, there’s a real demand for gadgets like smartwatches and glasses in the warehouse environment. Whether it’s a FitBit, an Apple Watch or Google...

The end of a calendar year is a time for reflection, and for resolutions. As 2016 draws to a close, warehouse managers all over the country will be analysing their business’ performance over the last twelve months, and coming up with new strategies to ensure success in 2017. If you need some inspiration for your warehouse’s New Year’s resolutions, look no further! We’ve come up with some great pledges that all warehouse management teams can make over the next year, to help their businesses grow and move forwards. Take a look! Go green(er) Chances are, you’ve already implemented a few...

Productivity in the UK is currently at a low. Many of the other G7 countries, including France, the US and Germany, are widening the gap on us in terms of productivity, and many businesses are struggling to catch up with the forerunners. It can’t be overstated how important productivity is for the country as a whole. The current chancellor, Phillip Hammond, has stated that if productivity was increased by just 1% each year, it would add around £250bn to the entire economy, which equates to around £9,000 for each and every household. So how can you transform your warehouse from...

The weeks leading up to Christmas are the busiest of the year for the majority of businesses – especially warehouses. You might be experiencing an influx of orders, you may have taken on temporary staff to cope with the heightened demand, and you might be stocking new products specific to this time of year. All of these factors can combine to turn Christmas into a disaster if your warehouse isn’t adequately prepared. To get you ready for the Christmas rush, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you achieve maximum efficiency and minimise the risk of accidents at...