In the scope of industrial space design, ingress and egress are of utmost concern. In fact, there are few other aspects that rival the threat to operational efficiency that a bad parking lot poses.
Because we’re not only talking about literally burning money in fuel costs and wasting time with slow turnarounds, your employees’ lives are at stake.
Parking lot accidents are one of the top sources of industrial workplace injury and death, underscoring the critical nature of properly planned flow paths. When poor design leads to congestion, delays, or dangerous interactions between vehicles and pedestrians, the consequences can be disastrous.
So read on, we’ll discuss how strategic placement of loading docks and the careful design of traffic flow can eliminate bottlenecks, reduce congestion, and maximize space utilization. In this article, you’ll learn about:
- Optimizing the Material Transfer Zone
- Are Your Loading Docks in the Best Spot?
- Traffic Flow and Apron Space Musts
- Dock Height and Approach Slopes
- The Future of Ingress and Egress
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