yksikkövarastointi

Yksikkövarastointi, also known as unitized storage or unitizing, is a warehousing and logistics concept where goods are grouped into standardized units for easier handling, storage, and transportation. This typically involves consolidating individual items or smaller packages into larger, more manageable units. Common methods of unitizing include palletizing, where items are stacked on a pallet and often secured with stretch wrap, and boxing, where multiple items are placed within a single, larger container.

The primary goal of yksikkövarastointi is to optimize efficiency throughout the supply chain. By handling larger units, businesses can reduce the labor required for moving goods, as fewer individual items need to be processed. This also leads to faster loading and unloading times for trucks and other vehicles. Within a warehouse, unitized goods can be stored more effectively, allowing for denser storage and better utilization of vertical space with the help of equipment like forklifts.

Furthermore, unitizing helps to protect products during transit and storage. When items are securely grouped, they are less likely to be damaged or lost compared to handling individual pieces. This also simplifies inventory management, as the larger units can be tracked more easily than numerous small items. The standardization inherent in unitizing, whether through pallet dimensions or box sizes, facilitates compatibility with automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and other modern logistics technologies.