Design and Creation of Tire Display Racks for Tire Panda (DTC)
Design and Creation of Tire Display Racks for Tire Panda (DTC)
Project Overview:
Objective:
The project involved designing and constructing custom racks to display and house tires in a warehouse (storage unit) while maximizing space for tire storage and sales transactions. The racks had to accommodate different tire sizes, ensure efficient use of space, and provide ease of access for direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, all while maintaining an organized and accessible display.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Space Planning: Created a detailed floor plan and diagram of the warehouse space, considering dimensions such as ceiling height and available floor area.
Rack Design: Determined the ideal height for the racks, utilizing the full vertical space of the warehouse to optimize tire storage.
Spacing Analysis: Took measurements to determine the proper spacing between racks to accommodate both large and small tire sizes, ensuring a good mix of tires on display.
Inventory Mix: Analyzed the need to maintain a balance of tire sizes on display, ensuring that neither large nor small tires dominated the space to maximize sales potential.
Construction: Worked on building and assembling the racks based on the finalized design, ensuring the stability and durability of the racks for long-term use.
Optimization: Adjusted the design and arrangement of racks to ensure optimal workflow for sales transactions and inventory management.
Objectives
To create custom tire display racks that maximize warehouse space for both storage and direct-to-consumer sales transactions.
To ensure a balance of tire sizes on display, avoiding an overstock of either small or large tires, and maintaining a good sales mix.
To design racks that made full use of the vertical space in the warehouse while still being practical and easy to access for sales purposes.
Results and Impact
Space Optimization: Successfully maximized warehouse space by designing racks that utilized both floor and vertical space efficiently, leading to a well-organized display area.
Sales Optimization: By carefully balancing tire sizes on the racks, the project ensured that all tire categories were represented, leading to increased sales opportunities for both small and large tires.
Efficiency: The design and layout of the racks allowed for smooth workflow, with easy access to tires for DTC transactions and streamlined inventory management.
Long-Term Storage Solution: The custom racks provided a durable and scalable solution for tire storage, allowing the business to grow without compromising on warehouse organization.
Skills and Tools Utilized
Space Planning & Design: Created floor plans and diagrams using measurements to optimize warehouse space.
Rack Design: Applied principles of design and space optimization to develop practical tire racks for varied sizes.
Construction & Assembly: Utilized basic carpentry and assembly skills to build stable and efficient tire racks.
Inventory Management: Balanced tire display and storage needs to ensure that the right tire sizes were prioritized for sales.
Project Management: Coordinated tasks, from planning and designing to construction, ensuring the project was completed efficiently and effectively.
Conclusion
This project resulted in a highly effective tire display system that maximized warehouse space, facilitated smooth DTC sales transactions, and ensured a balanced tire inventory for sales. By carefully planning the layout, considering tire sizes, and designing custom racks that utilized vertical space, the project led to a more organized and efficient storage solution. The racks not only supported sales growth but also optimized inventory management and warehouse functionality, proving to be a long-term solution for Tire Panda's needs.