Maximizing Space and Efficiency with OfficeSTOR's Tailored Storage Solution
MMC required a central, easily accessible storage area for their office staff, integrating both live-filing and archive box storage. OfficeSTOR delivered a customized mobile shelving solution that optimized space, improved file organization, and provided secure storage, all within easy reach of the staff’s desks.
Client's Brief
MMC needed a storage system that would allow office staff quick and easy access to live files and archive materials from their desks. The live-filing was to be based on foolscap shelf filing, while also accommodating archive box storage. Due to the floppy nature of the files, there was a need for a solution that would prevent files from slipping or falling, making retrieval more efficient.
The OfficeSTOR Solution
OfficeSTOR designed and implemented a mobile shelving system tailored to meet MMC's specific needs:
- Efficient File Organization: To address the challenge of floppy files, each shelving bay was divided with two full-height dividers, creating three compartments per shelf. This design ensured that files remained upright and organized, preventing them from slipping and making picking easier for the staff.
- High-Capacity Storage: The mobile shelving system consisted of 40 bays, with each bay equivalent to the capacity of three 4-drawer filing cabinets. This provided a total storage capacity equivalent to 120 4-drawer filing cabinets, or 240 linear meters of storage, delivering a massive space-saving solution.
- Centralized Access: The mobile shelving system was strategically positioned for easy access, allowing staff to quickly retrieve and store files without leaving their immediate work area.
- Security: The system included lockable security features, ensuring that sensitive files and documents were protected from unauthorized access.
Results
The installation of the mobile shelving system at MMC resulted in several significant benefits:
- Space Optimization: The solution provided a substantial space saving by consolidating storage into a centralized area that offered the equivalent of 120 4-drawer filing cabinets within a compact footprint.
- Improved File Management: The addition of full-height dividers in each shelving bay prevented files from slipping or falling, making it easier for staff to locate and retrieve the files they needed.
- Increased Efficiency: With the storage area centrally located and easily accessible from staff desks, MMC’s office operations became more efficient, reducing the time spent on file retrieval and storage.
Conclusion
OfficeSTOR’s customized mobile shelving and archive storage solution has transformed MMC’s office space, providing a high-capacity, secure, and organized storage system that enhances efficiency and maximizes available space.
