Sizing and specification
What a survey must bring back
Load carriers
Dimensions of pallets, racks and totes; whether the bottom is open or closed; material and colour.
Materials
Unit weight, full-load weight (always full, or only occasionally heavy) and centre of gravity.
Site
Indoor or outdoor; floor material, flatness, gaps, steps and slopes; wireless network coverage.
Aisles
Narrowest width, turning space, doorways, clear height, and whether people and vehicles share the aisles.
Throughput
Trips per hour, number of shifts and one-way distance.
Stations
Number, location and height of pick-up and drop-off points, and whether they connect to equipment.
Systems
Whether MES or WMS integration is needed, and who provides the interface.
Ancillaries
Automatic or manual charging; whether doors and lifts need to be linked; whether call buttons are needed.
Special requirements
Cleanliness, explosion protection, low temperature, dust, static electricity and accuracy.