Question: In a Distribution Centre the racking has the following dimensions: Length - 8 0 Feet, so can accomodate 2 0 pallets on the ground

In a Distribution Centre the racking has the following dimensions:

Length - 80 Feet, so can accomodate 20 pallets on the ground level.

Width -42 inches with an 12 inch gap between back to back racking.

Height - 5 levels of racking above the ground positions.

There are 40 rows of racking required, which can be placed back-to-back, so 20 back-to-back racks; each back-to-back racking combination will require 12 feet of aisle space to allow forklifts to manieuvre.

1. How many pallets can be accommodated in the racking?

2.How many ground 'Pick' locations will there be?

3. 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, don't forget the aisle at the start and finish?

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