Datum’s Storage System Organizes and Streamlines Warehouse Inventory

Posted by on 25 August 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: case study, sample storage, high density storage, shelving

School Datebooks new MobileTrak stores more than 70,000 datebook samples

School Datebooks, Inc is a company that supplies schools from all across the nation with datebooks for their students. This volume of inventory requires a storage system able to handle the high density storage of over 70,000 datebooks. The company’s current system of lateral files and industrial shelving was both disorganized and cumbersome. To update their storage, School Datebooks turned to Datum who combined two of its products, the MobileTrak3® and the 4Post™ to create a functional and versatile storage solution.

A MobileTrak3® System was installed to house the customer sample files that School Datebooks archives in their warehouse. The new system consolidates and better organizes the large amount of samples by moving the system into the office area which allows for faster and more efficient file access. The new system frees up space for new machinery and eliminates the need to build a larger warehouse.

“Datum was very helpful in giving us multiple solutions up-front, changing the designs to our requests and installing our final solution on-time,” said Jack Fiock, Production Director, School Datebooks, Inc.

This new storage system cleaned up the School Datebooks’ warehouse, organized their inventory and made space for new equipment. Most importantly, this storage system has the ability to grow as quickly as the company’s future storage needs.

You can find more information about our entire product lines listed on our main web site at: http://www.datumfiling.com.

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Working Together: Datum Teams with Ohio County Office to Create Innovative Storage Solution

Posted by on 15 August 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: case study, high density storage, archival storage

 

MobileTrak5 created a centralized storage system

The phrase, “the more the merrier,” may not have been the first reaction to the storage dilemma caused by several municipalities moving in together in Auglaize, Ohio. These municipalities were relocating to a newly constructed building where their individual file collections had to converge into a joint filing room. Combining multiple departments’ storage needs into a single system created an organizational dilemma. But Datum Filing Solutions had the answer. They combined several products to create a single, stream-lined storage system that addressed the individual needs of each department.

Datum utilized both stationary shelving and a MobileTrak5® System with 4Post™ Shelving to meet the unique storage needs. The MobileTrak5® creates a single, moveable isle between shelves which requires less floor space than traditional shelving. This saves space while allowing for future file growth. Because the municipalities wanted to keep their existing top-tab files, Datum added rollout drawers that converted the 4Post™ Shelving into drawers that could store top–tab files. Datum also added EZ Roller Shelves to accommodate the municipalities’ large ledger books. The EZ Roller Shelves maintain the integrity of the books by eliminating damage caused from regular shelf storage, preserving them for years to come.

Although consolidating the records of separate municipalities at first seemed like a problem for Auglaize County, the new system from Datum easily and efficiently combined multiple file collections into one. The municipalities saved both money and time by keeping their top-tab file system. Additionally, the new system allows the municipalities to better organize their new space and prepare for future growth. At the end of the day it was a win-win situation where all the departments’ needs were met and can now function together seamlessly in their new space!

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Datum Helps Watertown Police Department Add Storage and Security to New Building

Posted by on 19 May 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: case study, evidence storage, high density storage, shelving

Unlike traditional shelving, the MobileTrak® eliminates the need for aisles which reduces space requirements for shelving by 50 percent

The Watertown Police Department recently completed the renovation of their new building, but their former freestanding shelving system proved to be less than adequate for keeping important files organized and protected. Datum, who worked in conjunction with SYSTEMATICS (http://www.systematics.biz), a Datum Authorized Reseller, helped to create a customized storage solution with safety, convenience and security in mind.

The Watertown Police Department’s storage utilizes Datum’s MobileTrak® system that houses 4Post™ Shelving. Features include:

• A unique grout-less design that allows for the units to be easily modified to fit into an existing non-Datum track installed in the floor of the building
• Ample storage space for the police department’s evidence, archival records and current files that are accessed frequently
• A versatile storage system that can expand as needed—perfect for a growing office
• A 50 percent reduction in space requirements (as compared to traditional shelving) because of the elimination of aisles
• Integrated, programmable transponder keys so that security privileges can be assigned to allow or prevent staff from accessing certain stored materials
• A wide selection of sizes that help to create a custom solution for maximum storage capacity
• The unique ability for dual entry, allowing users to store and access materials on both sides of a single unit

With the new MobileTrak® and 4Post™ Shelving, the Watertown Police Department improved the organization of their materials and now has ample capacity with room to grow!  For more information check out the complete Profile of Success.

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Datum Creates Customized Locker Storage System for Dental School

Posted by on 3 May 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: case study, custom product, dental records, university

The ThruStak System is built right into the wall of the chart room, maximizing space and providing easy access to both students and staff.

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine joined efforts with Datum to update their record storage system that was anything but user-friendly. Students used to file their confidential patient records in small lockers that lacked security and organization. By customizing an existing product, Datum created a whole new system that is tailored to meet the dental school’s exact needs.

The ThruStak™, a modified version of the TekStak™ storage system provided the perfect solution:

• A secure way for students to transfer patient files to and from the main file room
• Over 500 openings with individual locking doors on the outside for student access
• A locker for each student, custom built to house the oversized folders of patient records
• An open-back design that allows for easy file sorting by the chart room staff
• Doors that open from top to bottom, allowing for easier access and reduced wear and tear
• A drop down door that conserves space when opened so multiple students can access lockers side by side

The Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine now has a locker room that any student would be excited to use. Most importantly, the ThruStak™ system allows dental students the opportunity to train in a facility where organization, security and efficiency are both taught and practiced!

Check out the Dental School Profile of Success.

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Datum Helps PennDOT Build a Customized Storage Solution in New Building

Posted by on 27 April 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: case study, high density storage, mail room furniture, state agency

MobileTrak5 maximizes floor space utilization and reduces construction costs

Along with upgrading to a new building, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) decided to also upgrade their storage system. The new PennDOT Materials Testing Facility incorporated various Datum products into their media storage, including the 4Post™, Stak-N-Lok™, MobileTrak5® and Mail Master™.

Datum combined a variety of storage solutions to create a customized answer to PennDOT’s media storage problems. The previous system consisting of lateral and vertical files, bulk shelving, and archival boxes stored in various places was preventing efficiency and any sense of organization. PennDOT now has the versatility to store items from various departments in centralized areas, eliminating retrieval time and keeping materials orderly. The agency also received a Mail Master™ mail sorting system to help organize the public mail area.

The 4Post™ and Stak-N-Lok™ shelving provides storage for various items including books, letter and legal files, archival boxes, rolled files and CDs. And by installing the MobileTrak5® system, PennDOT minimized construction costs by consolidating storage areas and saving floor space.

Overall, the system is designed to anticipate the needs of future growth and expansion, allowing the agency years of use without having to spend additional money on updates or add-ons. Here at Datum, we’re both excited and proud to supply a Pennsylvania State Agency with the tools it needs to better serve the state!

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Datum’s TekStak™ Secure Storage System for Electronics Goes International

Posted by on 19 April 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: case study, computer security, TekStak

The TekStak provides one-to-one computer security and storage

Datum Filing has hit the Carribean—but not for a vacation. Their TekStak™ Secure Storage System has helped a secondary education school to safely store their students’ laptops.

The El Dorado West Secondary School is the largest educational institution in the St. George East District of Trinidad and Tobago, an island state in the Caribbean. Recently, their government mandated that each student be assigned a laptop in an effort to enhance their learning experience. While this mandate is a much welcomed advancement in their curriculum, it posed the problem of how to safely store this valuable equipment.

The school needed a storage system that allowed laptops to be individually stored and students to only access the laptop assigned to them. Our TekStak™ locking storage cabinets not only met these requirements, but also offered several additional features the school hadn’t thought of:

• The unit features multiple locking options to choose from such as a key, hasp or electronic lock.
• Each storage cabinet is ventilated to provide airflow to the electronics, maximizing their lifespan.
• Locking drawers, pull-out shelves and laminate countertops can be easily combined to create a custom workspace with color options to fit any decor.
• Also, the school was able to choose between a charging and non-charging unit that could power their electronics while they are being safely stored.

We worked closely with the school to stay within their budget and made sure the cabinets were received on time, even with international shipping! The well-engineered design and sturdy gauge of steel used in this unit’s construction ensures the laptops will be protected for many years of use.

For more information about Datum’s TekStak™ storage cabinet and our many other products that specialize in secure storage please visit: http://www.datumfiling.com

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