Report highlights simple tool that boosts warehouse efficiency
26/01/2026 by Fenton Richardson
To boost productivity, warehouse owners often focus on artificial intelligence and automated systems, but this can lead to overlooking simple, low-cost solutions.
According to a 2026 report by Danish firm Palcut, grip sheets on pallets are an affordable, low-tech way to prevent inventory slipping. They are sheets of high-friction paper placed between layers of stock that stop goods from slipping and sliding.
Busy warehouses stack items high on pallets, and forklift drivers are encouraged to load them quickly. This increases the risk of items falling off and getting damaged during sudden braking or sharp turns. Grip sheets significantly reduce transit damage by providing a secure, non-slip surface.
Damaged goods lead to more customer complaints, cost money to replace and require extra manual effort to dispose of. Over a year, damaged inventory can incur substantial financial costs.
Besides the expense of replacing damaged goods, items falling from pallets pose safety risks for warehouse staff, who could be injured by unstable inventory.
Plastic stretch wrap is commonly used to secure items on pallets, but plastic carries an environmental impact. Grip sheets made from recycled paper are more eco-friendly. They are also quicker to apply than wrapping items in plastic.
Palcut states that its grip sheets reduce damage, are environmentally responsible, and serve as a low-cost, high-impact tool for the complex operation of modern warehouses.
For additional non-automated methods to enhance warehouse efficiency, consult a warehouse equipment supplier about their range of manual handling and storage solutions.
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