Plastic storage crates make superb storage solutions. And whilst they may look like it, it's important to understand that not all storage boxes are the same.
So how to work out which plastic storage crates would be best for your company?
Strength and durability
It is a myth that plastic storage boxes aren't appropriate for industrial and environmental environments.
They are – as the plethora of heavy-duty plastic storage solutions on the market can attest to.
The main benefit of plastic crates is that they are both light-weight and durable – meaning they are robust enough to handle plenty of wear and tear yet easy to move around.
Standard-strength plastic crates are much better suited to the office or home environment,
where they can be used to keep the workplace tidy, efficient and organised.
Types
Rigid systems
Rigid systems are perfect for long-term storage – such as confidential documents that must be kept for a certain time or cold chain stock.
Rolling stackers
If you need a little room for manoeuvre, consider plastic crates that can be built up and positioned on rolling trolleys and stackers.
These are particularly useful for organising stock and transferring products to depots and loading bays at delivery times.
Colour
Aesthetic considerations aside, coloured plastic storage systems can be effective when firms need to prioritise, organise or otherwise allocate certain sections of their stock or warehouse.
Different-coloured plastic storage crates allows firms to implement a colour-coordinated system where they can effectively organise products and stock.
Uses could be in date rotation, to meet delivery deadlines, prioritise cross-sells or sort recyclable waste.
Compliance
Depending on the type of industry a company operates in, it may need to use plastic storage crates to meet certain compliance requirements.
There may be certain compliance stipulations – for example, keeping company records, expenses forms or other documents – that you might be required to observe.
Plastic storage crates represent one of the best solutions for long term storage of documents, allowing companies to keep papers safe and secure on-site until they can be destroyed.
Other benefits
Plastic storage boxes help to contribute to a general sense of orderliness in the workplace, allowing companies to organise products and documents in a formal manner.
This should lead to a more organised workplace and, hopefully, a happy and productive workforce.
