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Warehouse Utilization

Share of usable storage capacity currently occupied.

Definition

Share of usable storage capacity currently occupied.

Why it matters

Utilization drives productivity, safety and the ability to absorb demand peaks.

Formula

Occupied Storage Capacity / Total Usable Capacity x 100

Example

8,500 of 10,000 usable pallet positions gives 85%.

How to interpret it

Very high utilization slows travel and picking well before space physically runs out.

How to improve it

Improve slotting, remove obsolete stock and flex overflow capacity seasonally.

Common mistakes

Measuring against total building space rather than usable storage capacity.

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