Narrowing the gap

Workwear company, Dickies, has adopted an innovative system of maximising storage capacity, yet further increasing the efficiency of its UK based, 100,000ft2 distribution centre in Midsomer Norton, Somerset.

The new VNA (very narrow aisle) system, which condenses the racking to accommodate greatly increased stock levels while speeding up both the storage process and customer order selection, allows the racking aisles to be positioned closer together making room for others.

Forklifts fitted with a series of magnets then follow a straight wire 'path' embedded in the flooring which enables them to move at maximum speed without any deviation or fear of causing damage or injury.