FIFO Material Supply Inventory Management

Boost warehouse efficiency with FIFO material supply inventory management

How can FIFO material supply enhance warehouse efficiency?

The high level of variation in modern production requires reliable material supply. Station systems, also known as supermarket systems, ensure precise material supply within the material flow according to the First In, First Out (FIFO) principle, which you can find out more about in our FIFO methodology page.

The function of the station or supermarket system is similar to that of a continuous flow rack. The fill levels are clearly visible, allowing logistics staff to top up and supply goods precisely, and pre-pick the required production quantity. This allows assembly workers to concentrate on their job without having to worry about parts supply.

The individual lanes within the station are labelled (find out more on our container labelling knowledge page), in order to ensure clear allocation of the material during feeding, filling and removal.

Continuous rolling material supply offers the following benefits:

  • Lower inventories
  • Increased efficiency and output
  • Lower space requirements
  • Lower handling requirements
  • Improve safety standards and regulatory compliance

Effectively designing and creating systems that allow the flow of goods to run seamlessly can be done with a range of material supply techniques, including FIFO or LIFO, and we’ve got the equipment for exactly that. If you aren’t sure what you need, get in touch with a member of our team.

FIFO Monorail Systems

Our monorail system gives you excellent flexibility when planning your station. The systems come complete with storage options, perfect for storing materials and items at all stages of production. FIFO monorails offer complete flexibility, with adjustable rail lengths and widths, making the system fit for anyone, no matter how you and your team choose to work. Add FIFO monorail labels to enhance the visual communication within your warehouse, further improving your team’s efficiency and 5S organisation.

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FIFO Station System

Our FIFO station system ensures precise material supply and is suitable for permanent installation and castor widths up to 55mm.

The station is incredibly flexible, and can be built to meet your needs as an organisation:

  • Suitable for all wheel diameters and track widths up to 50mm and 800mm
  • Easy to install

The FIFO station can be combined with shelf systems, allowing for complete customisation, including areas for both lightweight and heavyweight materials.

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Parking Slots

Parking slots are used to supply the required dollies with the material needed in the workplace. Owing to their special shape, dollies are prevented from rolling away which keeps space organised and enhances the overall safety of the area. Each slot can be adjusted to suit a range of wheel diameters, up to 55mm, allowing them to be combined with a number of material supply products. 

Benefits of our parking slots:

  • Self-adhesive
  • Allow for a simple and effective location holding of wheel bases
  • Extremely durable and made to last in busy environments
  • Simple and easy to set up
  • Small in height, minimising any tripping hazards

Utilising parking slots with material supply dollies offer a warehouse solution that complies with several Lean Manufacturing techniques, including  5S organisation and visual management.

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Explore Key Practical Knowledge Pages

Orgatex has 50 years of experience designing and developing high-quality container labels to improve work processes for a range of sectors across industrial, manufacturing and logistics groups. We’ve created several practical knowledge pages to help you get to grips with the products available to help you achieve a lean organisation status.