Facility intelligence + warehouse modelling
Model the space before the system reaches the floor
SIM™ brings facility conditions, inventory, movement, equipment, and operating constraints into one planning framework before a layout direction is selected.
The operating picture
Build from measured conditions and real operating requirements
A useful model begins with the best information available, identifies what remains uncertain, and separates verified conditions from planning assumptions. The level of detail should match the decision being made.
Review design + layout engineering- 01
Facility geometry
Clear dimensions, heights, columns, doors, docks, obstructions, work areas, utilities, exits, and other fixed conditions.
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Inventory profile
SKU families, pallet or product dimensions, weights, quantities, handling units, turnover, replenishment, and growth assumptions.
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Material flow
Receiving, reserve storage, replenishment, picking, production supply, staging, packing, and outbound movement.
- 04
Lift equipment + labour
Truck type, aisle needs, lift height, turning space, pedestrian interfaces, operating practices, and available resources.
- 05
Safety + site constraints
Fire protection, egress, clearances, slab information, loading limits, engineering inputs, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
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Decision criteria
Access, density, rotation, travel, flexibility, implementation timing, budget limits, and the tradeoffs the model must compare.
The modelling path
Turn scattered facility information into comparable directions
SIM™ informs planning and design; it does not replace structural engineering, site verification, permits, inspections, or other reviews required for the final system.
01 / Capture Existing Conditions
Assemble drawings, measurements, photos, surveys, known restrictions, and the assumptions that still require field verification.
02 / Profile Inventory + Movement
Organize the product, load, quantity, velocity, replenishment, handling, and travel information that drives system selection.
03 / Model Layout Scenarios
Develop practical options around access, density, rotation, equipment, flow, expansion, and implementation constraints.
04 / Compare Tradeoff Review
Compare capacity, access, travel, equipment, flexibility, operational disruption, project dependencies, and remaining unknowns.
05 / Advance Selected Direction
Carry the chosen operating direction into detailed design, engineering, product selection, project planning, and field verification.
Where SIM fits
Before a new build, expansion, reconfiguration, or equipment purchase
Spatial modelling is most useful when the operating question is larger than a single product. It creates a shared picture of the facility, material, movement, constraints, and decisions that shape the next design phase.
From model to project
Connect the operating direction to design, engineering, and field delivery
A spatial model is a planning input. Select the connected service or system family that must be defined next.
01 / DesignDesign + Layout Engineering
Translate the operating direction into coordinated layouts, assumptions, equipment requirements, and the next technical package.
→ 02 / CoordinateProject Management
Connect drawings, decisions, product, site readiness, other trades, schedule, installation, and closeout.
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03 / SelectPallet Racking Systems
Compare direct-access, high-density, rotation-driven, narrow-aisle, and pre-owned pallet storage directions.
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04 / BuildInstallation + Teardown
Convert approved drawings and project requirements into a sequenced field plan for installation, relocation, or removal.
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05 / VerifyRack Safety + Compliance
Define the inspection, engineering, documentation, deficiency, and approval path required for the specific project.
→Frequently asked questions
Planning with SIM Spatial Intelligence
Begin with the decision you need to make and the best facility, inventory, and operating information currently available.
What is SIM Spatial Intelligence?
SIM™ is Pac Rac’s planning framework for organizing facility geometry, inventory, material flow, handling equipment, operating constraints, and scenario comparisons before a warehouse layout direction is advanced.
Does SIM replace engineering?
No. SIM informs planning and design. Structural requirements, final system design, permits, professional engineering, inspections, and jurisdiction-specific approvals must still be completed when applicable.
What information is needed to begin?
Useful starting information can include drawings, measurements, photos, inventory or SKU data, pallet and product dimensions, weights, quantities, turnover, equipment details, operating flows, known constraints, growth plans, and the decision the model must support. Missing information can be identified during the initial review.
Can SIM compare more than one warehouse scenario?
Yes. The process can compare practical layout or system directions against agreed criteria such as access, density, rotation, equipment, travel, flexibility, disruption, cost constraints, and future change. The number and depth of scenarios should be defined in the project scope.
Can SIM be used for an existing facility?
Yes. Existing facilities can use spatial modelling to review reconfiguration, expansion, relocation, equipment changes, inventory changes, or phased implementation. Current site conditions and active operations should be verified before detailed design.
What comes after the SIM review?
The selected direction can move into detailed layout development, site verification, engineering, product selection, project management, pricing, approvals, and installation planning. The next step depends on the remaining unknowns and the services included in scope.
Have drawings, inventory data, or a facility question?
Start with the decision the warehouse model must support
Send the information currently available. Pac Rac can identify the missing inputs, modelling scope, and practical next step before detailed design begins.
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