Maximize space utilization in unit-load warehouse using multiple slot heights .
How to design slots in unit-load warehouses
Ask any warehouse manager and he will probably tell you that he is running out of space and is looking for more. However, by using optimal slot profiling, warehouse managers can maximize space utilization, making room for more product within the same available space. We analyzed historical inventory levels and pallet heights of a data set to determine the optimal slot heights and quantities that guarantee a desired storage service level.