Question: In a Distribution Centre the racking has the following dimensions: Length - 200 foot row that can accommodate 50 pallets on the ground level. Width

In a Distribution Centre the racking has the following dimensions:

Length - 200 foot row that can accommodate 50 pallets on the ground level.

Width - 42 inches with an 8 inch gap between back to back racking.

Height - 5 levels of racking.

There are 40 rows of Racking required, which can be placed back to back, so 20 back to back combinations; each back to back racking combination will require 10 feet of aisle space to allow Forklifts to manoeuvre.

How many pallets can be accommodated in the racking? (2 marks)

How many 'Pick' locations will there be? (2 marks)

What is the total square foot requirement for all the racking and aisles, assuming they are all back to back, demonstrate your methodology for the calculation? (10 marks)

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