--- title: "Carton Flow Rack in Sumner, WA | Wave Picking" url: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/carton-flow-rack description: "Carton flow rack service in Sumner, WA for distribution pick waves, case lanes and rack retrofits. Discuss installation at (206) 984-1601." lang: en --- Image: Carton Flow Rack system inside a Washington warehouse (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/carton-flow-hero-y0vnsglk.jpg) Sumner, Washington # Carton Flow Rack in Sumner, WA Carton flow rack in Sumner puts replenishment behind the pick face so case selection can continue along a defined order path. For distribution teams releasing orders in waves, lane capacity needs to reflect demand during the wave rather than an average across the whole shift. The fastest-moving cases may warrant additional faces instead of simply deeper storage. Apparel, food supply and third-party logistics operations also need a plan for changing assortments. Carton dimensions, tote bases and replenishment quantities can shift between product groups. We review those differences before selecting shelf arrangements, keeping the working layout tied to actual packages and the sequence in which orders leave the building. (206) 984-1601 ## Carton flow rack installation and operating scope Pick modules can combine several case levels with pallet reserve, but the supporting bay must be evaluated as a complete arrangement. For a pallet rack retrofit, identify the existing components and verify the proposed loading and connections. Lane inserts do not independently establish the capacity of the surrounding structure. FIFO movement requires rear loading and front picking within a controlled SKU assignment. Food cases may also need lot separation across lanes; gravity movement does not replace that procedure. Labels should remain readable as cartons advance, and staff should follow the specified response to a stalled package rather than reach into occupied lanes. We schedule experienced crews and manage installation around the agreed zones, delivery access and staging locations. Before handover, carton testing checks the final widths, dividers, pitch and front presentation. Review picking speed through actual order work rather than assuming a gain from gravity alone, and retain the approved configuration for later assortment changes. Case lines released in concentrated waves Food cartons needing defined lane rotation Apparel totes within repeat picking modules Sumner storage services: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner Case-picking system options: https://seattlepalletracks.com/products/carton-flow-rack Compare pushback in Sumner: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/pushback-rack Full-pallet rotation in Sumner: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/pallet-flow-rack Call (206) 984-1601: (206) 984-1601 ## Case flow rack planning around pick waves Wave demand can expose a mismatch between stored quantity and accessible pick positions. We look at which SKUs are selected together, where staff accumulate and when replenishment becomes necessary. The resulting lane plan should support order assembly without turning every pause between waves into a major restocking exercise. The Seattle Pallet Racks division belongs to Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., whose work supplying and installing warehouse equipment dates to 1997. We connect the equipment discussion with lane assignments, supporting rack capacity and practical access for the people handling each case. During a Free Design Consultation, compare alternative face counts and reserve arrangements against your release pattern. That review can identify items suited to gravity lanes and items better retained in another storage format, before the layout commits space to either approach. Peak wave quantities by SKU Carton and tote travel samples Replenishment access between order releases Image: Carton flow rack with gravity wheel beds and case lanes (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/carton-flow-rack-DfuFYV4P.jpg) Image: Carton flow shelving in use on a warehouse pick line (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/carton-flow-hero-y0vnsglk.jpg) ### Distribution routes within the Sumner building East Valley Hwy and the Stewart Rd corridor provide local context for distribution planning. In Sumner Industrial buildings serving e-commerce or food supply, receiving space and outbound assembly should remain distinct from the replenishment route. regional distribution third-party logistics and food supply ## Carton flow racking matched to package travel A carton flow rack layout starts with the intended pick method: whole cases, opened cartons or reusable totes. Each method changes reach, front-stop selection and the clearance needed above and beside the container. 1 ### Study a representative wave Identify the cases selected together, their release quantities and likely depletion points, then compare required stock with available replenishment opportunities. 2 ### Choose lane groupings Allocate faces by package family and demand, using dividers and suitable widths to keep cartons aligned without binding against adjacent lanes. 3 ### Run package trials Observe loaded and partly emptied containers on proposed tracks, adjusting pitch only after checking support, travel and behavior at the front. 4 ### Review the complete module Verify picking access, rear restocking space and combined rack loads, including any reserve pallets proposed above the active case levels. ## Carton Flow Rack System Details Carton flow rack with gravity wheel beds and case lanes Carton flow shelving in use on a warehouse pick line ## Bring your next wave profile Share order releases, package samples and a bay layout to discuss a carton flow rack arrangement. Call (206) 984-1601. ### Seattle Pallet Racks 6727 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste M #1036 Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 984-1601 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Wave-picking purchase questions ### How should Sumner teams size lanes for waves? ### Can we move dividers when assortments change? ### Is this the same as full pallet flow? ### Can replenishment happen during an active wave? ## Other Warehouse Storage Services in Sumner ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack Deep storage lanes replace interior access aisles; the forklift enters the structure to handle bulk pallets. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/drive-in-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/cantilever-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Tear down, label, coordinate transport and reinstall your warehouse storage around the next building's layout. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve We discuss related distribution picking needs with teams in Auburn, Fife and nearby Pacific. Carton Flow Rack in Seattle: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/seattle/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Kent: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/kent/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Tacoma: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/tacoma/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Bellevue: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/bellevue/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Auburn: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Renton: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/renton/carton-flow-rack View All Service Areas: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Seattle's industrial area, we serve the entire Puget Sound region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Seattle Pallet Racks #### Address 6727 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste M #1036 Seattle, WA 98118 #### Phone (206) 984-1601 Get Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Seattle%20Pallet%20Racks%2C%206727%20Martin%20Luther%20King%20Jr%20Way%20S%2C%20Ste%20M%20%231036%2C%20Seattle%2C%20WA%2098118 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Need Carton Flow Rack in Sumner? 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