Racking and shelving are commonly the best method for organising and storing goods either for easy access or to simply maximise the available space. Occasionally, a racking solution that performs a specific function does not actually make the optimum use of space from a maximum storage capacity but it may make item or product selection simpler. Shops probably represent the most widespread examples of racking and shelving that balances the need to maximise space with the need to make products easily identifiable and accessible.
A trip to just one shop will reveal a surprising array of storage solutions from straightforward shelving of many different sizes to display racks for hanging packs of batteries and the typical assorted knick knacks that you never realise you can’t live without until you stop to look at them. Should you venture behind the scenes in the same shop, you will inevitably discover further racking and shelving solutions that are aimed at higher volume and heavier duty storage where the balance between volume and accessibility of storage shifts in favour of maximising volume.

What this demonstrates is the need for many different types of shelving and racking in one setting. Whilst shops are probably more dependent on storage racking than some other environments, it does demonstrate how there is no one simple one size fits all solution to shelving and racking. When buying racking, it helps to use a supplier that can provide a product selection that covers many of these different racking solutions. Commonly online sellers can conveniently demonstrate broad ranges.