Warehouse Management System MFA, a consulting firm, has been engage by the AAA Company to determine possible methods of expanding their existing facility specifically the storage area. The current storage area has 16’ ceilings with a possible 10’ clear stocking height.At 10’ level the obstructions are pipe lines, lighting fixtures and air ducts. AAA currently receives all boxes by trucks. Boxes are stacked 6’ high.In order to take full advantage of the available height, the second level boxes must be broken down . Question: How could AAA Company increase storage capacity?

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MFA, a consulting firm, has been engage by  the AAA  Company to determine possible methods of expanding their existing facility specifically the storage  area.

The current storage area has 16’ ceilings with a possible 10’ clear stocking height.At 10’ level the obstructions are pipe lines, lighting fixtures and air ducts.

AAA currently receives all boxes by trucks. Boxes are stacked 6’ high.In order to take full advantage of the available height, the second level boxes must be broken down .

 

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