Drive-In Racking Project for FMCG – Vinatech Australia

Problem

For FMCG distribution warehouses handling large volumes of palletised goods, maximising storage density is important for making efficient use of available warehouse space.

For this 3,200 m² FMCG distribution warehouse, the customer needed a high-density storage solution capable of handling bulk inventory, multiple pallets of similar SKUs and batch-oriented storage requirements.

The customer needed to:

Maximise pallet storage capacity within the existing warehouse
Reduce the number of access aisles required
Improve overall warehouse space utilisation
Accommodate high-volume inventory and bulk storage
Store multiple pallets of similar SKUs efficiently
Maintain straightforward forklift access and operation
Reduce the overall space required per pallet position

The objective was to increase storage density while maintaining a practical and efficient forklift-based operating model.

Solution

Vinatech implemented a Drive-in Pallet Racking System designed for high-density storage of FMCG products.

The system allows forklifts to enter dedicated racking lanes, enabling pallets to be stored multiple positions deep rather than requiring individual access aisles for each rack row. This configuration increases the proportion of warehouse space dedicated to pallet storage.

For the 3,200 m² FMCG distribution warehouse, the Drive-in system was configured around the customer’s bulk storage and high-volume inventory requirements.

The solution includes:

Drive-in pallet racking configuration
Multi-position deep-lane storage
Reduced access aisle requirements
Dedicated lanes for similar SKUs
High-density bulk pallet storage
Direct forklift access within storage lanes
Efficient batch storage configuration
Improved utilisation of available warehouse space

The system provides a practical solution for FMCG inventory where multiple pallets of the same or similar products can be consolidated into dedicated storage lanes.

Outcome

The completed Drive-in Racking System provides the FMCG distribution warehouse with a compact and high-density approach to pallet storage across the 3,200 m² facility.

The project delivered:

High-density pallet storage within 3,200 m²
Improved utilisation of available floor space
Fewer access aisles compared with conventional layouts
More efficient storage of high-volume FMCG products
Better consolidation of similar SKUs
Efficient forklift operation within racking lanes
Greater concentration of pallet storage within each storage block
Reduced floor space required per pallet position

By storing multiple pallets deep within dedicated lanes, the system allows the warehouse to accommodate larger quantities of similar products while reducing the space allocated to conventional access aisles.

The solution is particularly suitable for FMCG distribution operations with bulk inventory and batch storage requirements, providing a straightforward forklift-based system focused on storage density and efficient space utilisation.

Testimonial

The Drive-in Racking system has allowed us to consolidate high-volume FMCG products into dedicated storage lanes and make better use of our warehouse space. The system is practical for our forklift operations and well suited to our bulk storage requirements.

Vinatech Australia – Automated Warehouse & Pallet Racking Systems