When analyzing a facility for an optimal warehouse design and layout, the goal is to better use the space. That could mean optimizing traffic patterns and flow between workstations and departments, or using extra found space to store additional inventory.

With every new warehouse layout, we recommend capturing the space for a digital twin. This new virtual version of your layout can more comprehensively communicate design changes and how they’ll impact workers than a simple photo or video.

The overall goal of choosing the right warehouse layout is to enable the uninterrupted flow of goods and people through the space — but every business will use a warehouse differently, depending on budget, workflows, equipment, personnel, and amount of space available. When building your strategy, assess all these factors and analyze your space to understand what will work best for your warehouse and needs.