Distribution Centre VNA Racking Project – Vinatech Australia

Problem

For distribution centres managing large volumes of palletised goods and multiple SKUs, maximising storage capacity while maintaining direct access to individual pallets can be challenging.

For this approximately 12,000 m² distribution centre, the customer needed to increase pallet storage capacity without expanding the existing warehouse footprint. The storage layout also needed to support a high number of SKUs while maintaining direct access to individual pallet positions.

The customer needed to:

Maximise use of available vertical warehouse space
Increase pallet storage capacity
Maintain direct access to individual pallets
Reduce aisle width and unused floor area
Accommodate a high number of SKUs
Improve overall warehouse layout efficiency

The objective was to make better use of both the available warehouse height and floor area while maintaining practical access to stored inventory.

Solution

Vinatech implemented a VNA Racking System (Very Narrow Aisle) designed for high-bay, high-density pallet storage.

The system uses narrow operating aisles and high-bay racking to increase pallet positions while maintaining direct access to individual pallets. By reducing the width of conventional forklift aisles, more of the available warehouse footprint can be dedicated to storage.

For the approximately 12,000 m² distribution centre, the VNA configuration was designed to maximise vertical storage and improve the efficiency of the overall warehouse layout.

The solution includes:

VNA pallet racking configuration
High-bay vertical storage
Very narrow operating aisles
Direct access to individual pallet positions
Increased pallet storage capacity
Improved utilisation of warehouse height
Reduced floor space allocated to aisles
Configuration suitable for high-SKU inventory

The system provides a practical balance between storage density and individual pallet accessibility, making it suitable for distribution operations managing a broad range of SKUs.

Outcome

The completed VNA Racking System provides the distribution centre with a high-density storage configuration across approximately 12,000 m², making greater use of the available vertical and floor space.

The project delivered:

High-bay pallet storage across approximately 12,000 m²
Increased utilisation of vertical warehouse space
Higher pallet storage density
Direct access to individual pallet positions
Reduced aisle width compared with conventional layouts
More efficient use of available floor area
Improved suitability for high-SKU inventory
A more space-efficient warehouse layout

By combining high-bay racking with very narrow aisles, the system allows more storage positions to be accommodated within the existing warehouse footprint without sacrificing direct access to individual pallets.

The VNA configuration is particularly suitable for distribution centres where a high number of SKUs must be stored while maintaining individual pallet accessibility and efficient use of warehouse space.

Testimonial

“The VNA Racking system has helped us make better use of the available warehouse height and floor space while maintaining direct access to individual pallet positions. The layout provides a practical solution for managing our high-SKU inventory.”

Vinatech Australia – Automated Warehouse & Pallet Racking Systems