First In First Out (FIFO) inventory management is traditionally associated with time-sensitive items (i.e., items with a shelf-life). While it is ideal for this, it offers a number of advantages even for items that are not time-sensitive.
One of the best ways to provide FIFO racking is a flow rack. It consists of inclined roller racking stocked from the back, with inventory withdrawn from the front. In the case of a Kanban System, there is often a "return" lane sloping the opposite way for empty bins.
Flow racks have a higher stocking density than conventional shelves as they can be considerably deeper. They also offer an ergonomic pick-face as the inventory is always at the front. As the inventory is moved using gravity, there is no requirement for electricity or other services to the racking.
Lean tube is ideal for creating flexible, modular, gravity-fed racks. A flow rack of this design provides many advantages compared with other flow rack systems:
Designed to perfectly fit inventory and functional requirements, optimizing ergonomics, footprint, and layout.
Modified quickly, easily, and without special tools. This design is ideal for changing inventory sizes or operational requirements.
Fully integrated with other lean tube structures, including ergonomic workstations and manual assembly lines.
Fitted with robust casters for effortless relocation, rearranging production areas, and cleaning ease.
Supports Lean manufacturing principles, facilitating continuous improvement and visual management schemes.
Can be designed to be ESD-safe by selecting specialized ESD-coated tubes, joints, and roller track accessories.
In summary, lean tube racking is an excellent way to integrate gravity flow systems into operations. It dramatically improves picking efficiency, ergonomics, and material flow, facilitating a lean manufacturing environment.
Our production strictly follows ISO-9001 procedures. This includes raw material inspection, first production confirmation, painting inspection, and a full inspection before packing. Additionally, products carry a 3-year quality warranty from the BL issue date.
Standard products are delivered within 20 days. Delivery of custom products depends on the required tooling setup time, which is confirmed upon order.
Yes, samples are provided for evaluation. Standard samples are free of charge (customers cover express shipping fees). Custom samples can also be arranged upon request.
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