Flowracks & Marketplace

Flow racks are highly efficient, gravity-driven storage systems designed to optimize material flow and accessibility in manufacturing and warehouse environments. These racks enable seamless movement of materials by allowing items to be loaded on one side and automatically flow to the retrieval side, ensuring a first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory system. Also known as live storage racks, point-of-use racks, gravity feed racks, or flow chutes, they enhance workspace organization, reduce manual handling, and improve productivity by ensuring materials are readily available at the point of use. Their modular and customizable design makes them ideal for lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT) production, and assembly line efficiency. 

A Marketplace in manufacturing functions like a grocery store for production, providing a centralized, well-organized storage hub where assembly personnel and material handlers (pickers) can quickly access the components needed for the assembly line. It consists of a strategic combination of flow racks, static shelving, and general storage areas, ensuring efficient material flow and just-in-time (JIT) availability. These mini warehouses, tailored to specific production zones, help reduce downtime, optimize inventory management, and improve workflow efficiency. By keeping essential materials easily accessible and systematically arranged, Marketplaces support lean manufacturing principles, enhance organization and productivity, and contribute to a streamlined, high-performance production environment.