The storage area of the P.D. George Company is presently filled to capacity with 25,000 items. The plant has recently increased its manufacturing capability by 100% and the finished goods inventory is expected to increase by the same ratio. The present storeroom is 150' by 275' with a 30' ceiling height. Due to the features of the product line it is not advisable to stack the 15" x 25" x 12" cases more than 6 high without racks for support. The George Company does not use racks in the inventory area

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The storage area of the P.D. George Company is
presently filled to capacity with 25,000 items. The
plant has recently increased its manufacturing
capability by 100% and the finished goods inventory
is expected to increase by the same ratio. The
present storeroom is 150' by 275' with a 30' ceiling
height.
Due to the features of the product line it is not
advisable to stack the 15" x 25" x 12" cases more
than 6 high without racks for support. The George
Company does not use racks in the inventory area.
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