Retail & E-Commerce

Optimizing Fulfillment and Backroom Efficiency for Retail

The modern retail environment, combining physical stores, high-speed e-commerce fulfillment, and omni-channel demands, requires storage infrastructure that is both rapid and reliable.

The Retail and E-Commerce Applications category features articles and insights dedicated to solving the unique inventory and space challenges faced by this sector:

  • SKU Velocity: Managing fast-moving items and seasonal fluctuations.
  • Backroom Density: Maximizing storage within limited, premium retail space.
  • Aesthetics: Providing clean, low-profile storage that is still heavy-duty.

Solutions for Speed and Density

Our content highlights how WPSS products, such as RiveTier Boltless Shelving and specialized Pass-Thru Pick Shelving, are engineered to support retail and e-commerce success:

  • E-Commerce Fulfillment: Content focuses on Pass-Thru Pick Shelving integration with light-directed technology to achieve maximum picking accuracy and throughput.
  • Backroom Optimization: Articles detail how low-profile shelving and Multilevel Shelving (Mezzanines) can be deployed to create high-density storage within existing footprints, moving inventory up, not out.
  • Specialty Storage: Use cases showcasing durable, yet attractive, solutions like tire racks suitable for showroom environments.
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Retail & E-Commerce

Stepping Up Storage: Nationwide Shoe Retailer Triples Backroom Capacity with RiveTier Catwalk System

Facing a critical shortage of backroom space for 60,000 pairs of shoes, a nationwide retailer partnered with WPSS. By installing a custom Triple-Level RiveTier Catwalk System, the retailer maximized their vertical space, meeting strict seismic requirements and solving their high-volume storage challenge.

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Retail & E-Commerce

Cost-Effective Retail Storage: Global Clothing Brand Chooses RiveTier Low Profile Shelving

A global clothing retailer needed an affordable storage solution for its distribution centers but lacked the budget for heavy-duty steel shelving. Partnering with Conveyor Handling Company, WPSS provided RiveTier Low Profile Shelving, a Cost-Effective alternative featuring Boltless Assembly that met the retailer’s needs for lightweight inventory while generating significant savings.

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Pick-to-Light vs. Put-to-Light: How Put Wall Supports Both Systems

Efficient order fulfillment is critical in modern warehouses, especially for industries like eCommerce, manufacturing, and distribution. Picking and sorting operations can greatly impact productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Light-directed picking systems, such as pick-to-light and put-to-light systems, streamline these processes by using visual cues to guide workers. Supporting these systems are advanced solutions like Put

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How to achieve peak speed and pick accuracy in eCommerce order fulfillment

Never before have warehouse operations managers faced such pressure to improve operational efficiency. With an onslaught of lightning-fast ordering platforms, consumers expect increasingly fast and error-free delivery. It’s time to shine the light on a real-time solution. Delays or inaccuracies in order processing can lead to dissatisfied customers, negative reviews, costly returns, and even loss

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The need for speed: Distribution warehouses must adapt to rising m-Commerce and Social Commerce trends

RiveTier AMR Rack helps meet the rapid fulfillment demands of m-Commerce and Social Commerce E-commerce has become a digitally driven force to be reckoned with. Orders pour in at all hours of the day and night as shoppers use smartphones to search and buy. Adding to that is the rise of social commerce – where

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How Put Wall Systems Maximize Throughput in Omni-Channel Warehousing

In the modern world of omni-channel warehousing, where speed, accuracy, and efficiency are critical, shelving systems have become integral to the overall performance of fulfillment centers. The demand for rapid, accurate order processing has led to innovative solutions that optimize warehouse operations. Among these is the Put Wall system, which seamlessly integrates with put-to-light systems

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Retail & E-Commerce

Transforming Tradition: A Heroic Journey of Innovation

The Success Story of a Housewares & Linen Retailer’s Warehouse Overhaul Near a bustling city stood an old warehouse, a relic of a once-modern housewares & linens retailer’s past. Its antiquated system of pick and retrieval had long outlived its efficiency, causing delays and increasing labor costs. Enter the heroes of our story: Western Pacific

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How Deluxe Shelving Powers E-commerce During Peak Time Surge

The e-commerce industry thrives on a constant cycle of growth fueled by consumer demand and ever-evolving buying habits. However, this growth isn’t always smooth sailing. Peak seasons, like holidays and major sales events, can bring a welcome surge in orders and pose significant logistical challenges for warehouses. Efficient warehousing is crucial in navigating these peak

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Conquering the Warehouse Space Squeeze: How Z Beam Shelving Became a Game Changer

As the warehouse experiences ever-growing storage demands, maximizing space utilization becomes a top priority. Traditional systems, while functional, often need to catch up in terms of adaptability and capacity. This is where Z Beam industrial shelving units emerge as a revolutionary solution, offering a unique hybrid approach that blends the strengths of various shelving options.

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Is a put to light system right for modern businesses? A decision-maker’s checklist

Distribution centers and fulfillment operations are seeking ways to optimize order accuracy and throughput. A put to light system offers a solution by enabling faster and more precise inventory sorting. This system uses visual signals to direct staff where to place each item, reducing errors and increasing the speed of the order fulfillment process. Put

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How boltless shelving supports eCommerce growth and faster shipping operations

Ecommerce continues to reshape warehouse design and storage strategy. Rapid fulfillment cycles, real-time inventory tracking, and rising customer expectations demand storage systems that are flexible, scalable, and easy to manage. Traditional shelving systems often slow operations due to structural complexity and limited adaptability. In contrast, boltless configurations offer clear advantages for online retail environments. The

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Retail & E-Commerce

Adapting Shelving Solutions for Fast-Paced Consumer Markets

In the ever-changing world of warehousing and storage, it is crucial to have reliable and effective solutions. That is why our company remains one of the top choices in the industry, providing heavy-duty storage shelves that are unmatched in quality. This article delves into the innovative world of commercial shelving and how our products transform

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