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block storage area

Block storage maximises floor space utilisation while requiring minimal infrastructure: pallets or bulk units are stacked directly on the floor or grouped side by side without any racking.

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Block storage maximises floor space utilisation while requiring minimal infrastructure: pallets or bulk units are stacked directly on the floor or grouped side by side without any racking.

The method suits large volumes of homogeneous, stackable products with low turnover frequency – seasonal stock or buffer inventory in distribution centres, for instance.

The key trade-off is last-in-first-out (LIFO) access: the most recently stored goods are the easiest to retrieve, which creates difficulties for perishable or time-sensitive items.

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Block storage maximises floor space utilisation while requiring minimal infrastructure: pallets or bulk units are stacked directly on the floor or grouped side by side without any racking. The method suits large volumes of homogeneous, stackable products with low turnover frequency – seasonal stock or buffer inventory in distribution centres, for instance. The key trade-off is last-in-first-out (LIFO) access: the most recently stored goods are the easiest to retrieve, which creates difficulties for perishable or time-sensitive items. For high-turnover SKUs or mixed assortments, racking systems or flow-through storage are generally more practical.

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