Receiving a continual supply of stock products is integral to the overall workflow and operational efficiency of retail companies who strive to meet consumer demands. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with distributors provides the stability and peace of mind that any order, whether it is small or in bulk, will be delivered safely and on time. Although certain products may be more popular than others, it is important to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in order to handle unexpected business growth.
Due to the substantial quantity of products included within particular categories, such as frozen foods and toiletries, supermarkets receive their stock products upon pallets or stored in roll cages. The latter remain an effective method of stock distribution as roll cages can be easily loaded and unloaded from a delivery van, and products can be taken off to be stored or placed straight onto a shop floor shelf.
While the durability and sturdiness of a roll cage is important to providing protection to any volume of stored products, its manoeuvrability is the key component of its effectiveness as a stock container. Distributors must be able to move roll cages on and off a delivery fan effectively, while shop floor workers require a roll cage to pull and push across a shop floor to effectively replenish shelves without creating a hazard. This is where the importance of heavy duty castors comes to the fore as an essential installation upon all roll cages.
Industrial casters that are fitted to the four corners of a roll cage’s base framework must meet industry standards and capably handle the maximum weight level of items which may be stored in a roll cage. The latter is effective in allowing distributors and employees to manoeuvre a roll cage in any direction or angle they desire without causing potential strain or injury to themselves or others. Castors that are unsuitable, loose or broken can cause any number of potential risks; it can not only place increased pressure upon the body for people pulling or pushing a roll cage, but also limit its access and movement which can be problematic when moving onto a van or across a shop floor.
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