{"id":428294,"date":"2025-08-11T13:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/blog\/\/storage-for-small-parts-how-to-optimise-your-space-time-and-performance"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:30:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:30:36","slug":"storage-for-small-parts-how-to-optimise-your-space-time-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/blog\/storage\/storage-for-small-parts-how-to-optimise-your-space-time-and-performance","title":{"rendered":"Storage for small parts: how to optimise your space, time and performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to storing small parts, the challenges are no less daunting: managing thousands of different items, ensuring high turnover, and doing everything quickly, accurately, and safely. At Noega Systems<\/strong>, we know that a poorly designed system results in wasted time, order errors, and unnecessary costs.<\/p>\n\n

Therefore, the design of the storage system must respond to a dual need: intelligent organisation<\/strong> and efficient workflow<\/strong>. And to achieve this, a strategic decision must be made from the outset. \nDo we opt for a system where the operator moves to the product or one where the product automatically moves to the operator?<\/p>\n\n

Types of storage systems for small parts<\/h2>\n\n

There are two key strategies that determine the type of system to be used: \u2018man to product<\/strong>\u2019 (the operator moves) and \u2018product to man<\/strong>\u2019 (the automated system brings the goods to the operator). Let’s look at each one.<\/p>\n\n

Man-to-goods storage systems<\/h3>\n\n

These are traditional, economical, and flexible solutions. Some of the most commonly used are:<\/p>\n\n