Pharmacies fulfil a very special need in any community, providing help and reassurance on a daily basis and an essential connection between the medical profession and their patients by supplying medications and personal care equipment. Pharmacies need to be both welcoming and professional, with high levels of organisation, and a clean and bright environment where […]
When we’re shopping as consumers, we often forget how much thought has gone into the design and layout of a store we visit, and as business owners, we often think of store layout as a one-time task. Sure, we’ll update it once a year or so, but is that enough, or too much? What many […]
The question of racking safety is an important one, both for your staff, the stored product, and the longevity of your racking system itself. Racks are massive structures supporting tonnes of goods, and any failure in the structure could be potentially catastrophic. The engineering that goes into a racking system is very sophisticated, but protection […]
Pallet racking is a necessary component of any warehouse as it is the most cost-effective method of optimising storage space. It’s capable of carrying various items and equipment for long periods of time. However, pallet racks carry risks and hazards if they’re not managed properly. Misaligned racking, loose floor fixings and overloaded racks can result […]
The warehouse industry is booming in New Zealand. According to Careers NZ, the chances of acquiring a job in the warehouse and logistics industry are excellent because it’s a large and growing occupation. However, since it’s such a thriving industry, the competition among warehouses is just as fierce as the demand for it. If you […]
Shop owners have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of their establishment. Precautionary measures such as CCTV cameras and a smartly designed floor plan decrease the risks of theft and overcrowding. However, for shop owners in New Zealand, earthquakes present a threat to an establishment’s structural integrity that needs to be addressed properly […]
For business owners who wish to increase work productivity, office optimisation is the answer. According to Bobby Goodman of the Forbes Chicago Business Council, employees work more efficiently and effectively when their office space is optimised as it is able to accommodate their work flow better. While office optimisation can involve extensive renovations, making minor rearrangements to […]
Visual merchandising is an indispensable retail discipline in supermarkets. Since most grocery store products have a finite shelf life, store design – shelf psychology, more specifically – has a massive impact on customer behaviour and sales. The Zones of Supermarket Shelving Shelf psychology is crucial to influencing consumers on their purchase decisions. Based on Claus […]
Warehouses must make the best use of all available storage space. If you own or manage a warehouse, You should be able to store as many goods as possible, under the best conditions and with minimal constraints. If you’re looking for storage options that meet these criteria, mobile shelving systems are a solution to consider. They are […]
Safety hazards are present in every workplace, whether your day is spent handling heavy machinery, working with chemicals or even sitting for hours in a cubicle. Warehouses are particularly hazardous environments, with employees exposed to heavy machinery and toxic materials. Stats New Zealand reports that five per cent of work-related injury claims in 2017 were […]
