Figure 2-50. Honeycombing-Type A Potential Vacant Space

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potential vacant space. Sometimes short spaces in

are two types of potential vacant space, type A and type

front of stacks can be avoided. In some instances, the

condition is unavoidable. However, in either case, the

space that might be reclaimed is reported as potential

a Type A, Honeycombing. Type

vacant. Generally speaking, warehousing practice that

A potential vacant includes all spaces in front of stacks

leaves short spaces in the midst of stacks is not good

which cannot be used for storage of supplies other than

warehousing.

But good or bad, avoidable or

identical sizes, lots, etc. It is a type of space loss which

unavoidable, such spaces are reported as potential

can frequently be overcome by setting aside shallow

vacant. Figure 2-52 provides an example of type A

spaces along aisles for small lots. This space is

potential vacant space and the space that can be

captured during space surveys and reported

recouped through rewarehousing.

space recoupable through rewarehousing (see fig 2-

20). Figure 2-51 provides an example of type A

Figure 2-50. Honeycombing-Type A Potential Vacant Space

Figure 2-1. Type A Potential Vacant Space

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