Kapazitätsverlust und unnötige Erweiterungsinvestitionen durch ineffiziente Lagerplatznutzung

Definition

Specialist Australian farm and agribusiness storage providers emphasise that well‑planned storage layouts and racking or silo systems maximise use of sheds and warehouses and make products easily pickable.[2][8] For bulk grain, custom‑designed silo and handling systems are marketed as a way to support harvest schedules, reduce losses and streamline operations, highlighting the importance of capacity planning and efficient use of space.[1] When storage bin assignment is unmanaged, operators often allocate bins based on immediate convenience rather than an optimised plan, leading to partially filled bins that cannot be consolidated later without significant re‑handling. Poor rotation also leaves small residual quantities in multiple bins, blocking them for new intake. As a result, sites may hire temporary storage (e.g. additional leased sheds or refrigerated space) or invest earlier in extra bins or pallet racking than actually needed. Given the capital intensity of grain silos, refrigerated stores and agricultural racking, even modest unused capacity (10–20%) can translate into large avoidable costs. Typical Australian agricultural storage projects for silos or shed fit‑outs are often in the AUD 500,000–2,000,000 range per site; deferring 10–25% of such capex for 3–5 years through better slotting and rotation equates to an economic benefit of ~AUD 200,000–500,000 over that period, including avoided interest and depreciation. For operators using short‑term third‑party storage, inefficient bin use at their own site can mean AUD 5,000–15,000 per peak season in unnecessary external storage fees.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Australian wholesale and storage operators for raw farm products routinely tie up AUD 200,000–500,000 in avoidable rental and capex over 5 years because inefficient bin assignment and rotation make facilities appear full when 10–20% of capacity is still usable. Optimised, system‑driven bin allocation defers or removes these costs.

Affected Stakeholders

Operations Manager, Site / Facility Manager, Capital Projects Manager, CFO / Finance Manager, Farm Owner

Related Business Risks