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26 27 EXECUTIVE VIEW move along inclined rails. 5. Carton Flow Rack The carton flow rack was created for storing and moving materials with expiration dates. If your warehouse keeps food and beverages, this is the racking system for you. This industrial warehouse racking system is designed for warehouses and distribution centers that require “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) inventory management, and can be altered depending on your specific needs, making it highly customizable. The rack supports inclined rollers or wheels that allow cartons to glide from the back to the front aisles. Brakes can be included for speed control. These gravity systems provide excellent volume utilization. 6. Pallet Flow Rack The pallet flow rack is another option for mate- rials with expiration dates, materials that require cold or freezer storage, and any other products that vary in size. Similar to the carton flow rack. Designed for large inventory movement, this system also uses the FIFO product movement, and provides excellent volume utilization with brakes often used for speed control. Consider your warehouse’s specific needs before choosing the right customized racking option. Look over your space, think about the product you’ll be storing, and the method you need to put in place to move materials efficiently.With all the different options on the market today, you can be certain the perfect racking system is out there waiting to fit your needs. This article was contributed by Everything Warehouse, a warehouse racking and shelving company in Baltimore, Mary- land. http://www.everythingwarehouse.net .