Warehousing is no longer just about storing products. It’s about creating a smarter, safer, and more efficient operation that improves service levels and supports growth by maximising every square metre of available space.
Here at Davis and Moore, we have learned the hard way that good racking principles are the key to a robust, fit for purpose warehouse operation.
The type of racking, the position, the height, load tolerance, the space available in the aisles and between the beams, all play a part in a successful warehouse operation.
The major driver behind our warehouse investment has always been about the improvement of service to our Customers so, Phase 2 of our warehouse development for our Davis and Moore National Distribution Centre, sees the introduction of the concept of Pushback Racking, which has been a significant investment for Davis and Moore and will transform how we store, manage, and move stock throughout our facility.
Why Change?
The challenge faced by us, along with many other warehousing facilities, was simple:
How do you store more product while maintaining efficiency and safety?
As our business continues to grow, so does the demand on our warehouse operations. Traditional storage methods at Davis and Moore have always served us well but better use of our warehouse footprint, without the need for further costly building expansion down the line, is key.
What is Pushback Racking?
Pushback racking is a storage system designed to maximise storage capacity while maintaining direct access to multiple stock-keeping units, increasing storage density whilst reducing the number of aisles required to do so.
Using a series of forward-facing inclined rails, pallets are loaded from the front and gently pushed back into the lane. When a pallet is removed, the pallets behind automatically move forward under controlled gravity.
This allows us to store substantially more inventory within the same footprint, helping us support future growth without increasing building size. Forklift operators can load and retrieve pallets from a single aisle face, reducing travel time and improving productivity, and less travel means faster handling, improved throughput, and more efficient use of precious labour resources.
Enhanced Safety
Because operators do not need to drive forklifts deep into the racking structure, the risk of rack damage is reduced. This creates a safer working environment for our warehouse colleagues, whilst helping to protect both infrastructure and inventory.
Part of a Bigger Journey
The implementation of pushback racking is not simply a storage upgrade. It’s a strategic step for Davis and Moore in our wider warehouse transformation programme. By combining modern storage solutions with continuous improvement, we are building a facility that is more efficient, more productive, and better positioned to support our long-term ambitions, which will allow Davis and Moore to service our customers more effectively.
Looking Ahead
Warehouse operations are often hidden behind the scenes, but they play a critical role in delivering value to customers every day.
We’re excited to see what positive impact this investment will have on productivity, safety, capacity and, most importantly, customer service and, as phase two of our new warehousing facility is well underway, we are looking forward to the opportunities it will create for our team, our operation, and our customers.
We look forward to better serving our customers in 2026 and beyond!
If you would like to be part of our journey, and experience the benefits our investments will make, please contact us at sales@davisandmoore.co.uk
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