Warehouse Storage Utilization Rates

This dataset provides granular warehouse storage utilization metrics, including capacity, occupancy, and inventory turnover rates by storage area and location. It enables warehouse managers and logistics analysts to optimize layouts, monitor performance, and improve inventory efficiency across multiple sites. The data supports operational decision-making and strategic planning for supply chain management.

  • last updated 20 Aug 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Optimizing warehouse storage layouts and space utilization

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 200 rows · all 17 columns
warehouse_idstringstorage_typestringtotal_capacity_cubic_metersfloatlocation_citystringwarehouse_namestringlocation_street_addressstringlocation_statestringlocation_postal_codestringlocation_countrystringstorage_area_idstringstorage_area_namestringcurrent_occupied_cubic_metersfloatutilization_rate_percentfloatinventory_turnover_ratefloatreporting_datedatemanager_idstringnotesstring
WH001pallet4500ChicagoChicago Distribution Center2900 S Ashland AveIL60608USASA_1001Pallet Zone A144109814.82024-06-03MGR_USA01Peak utilization for summer e-commerce shipments
WH002rack1700LondonLondon Hub Center75 Bermondsey StGreater LondonSE13XFUKSA_1002Rack Zone B315309011.22024-06-01MGR_UK01High turnover as new tech inventory rotates weekly
WH003bulk2400TorontoToronto Storage Depot1234 Dundas St WONM6J1X4CanadaSA_1003Bulk Storage 20002024-05-29blankArea reserved for seasonal clearance event
WH004shelf550BerlinBerlin Logistics CenterFriedrichstrasse 15Berlin10117GermanySA_1004Shelf Section D13306012.52024-06-07MGR_DE01Regular cycle of electronics and small appliances
WH005other900SingaporeSingapore Supply Depot100 Jurong Gateway RdJurong East609531SingaporeSA_1005Other Zone S38109018.62024-05-30MGR_SG01Rapid inventory movement for tech components
WH006bin320DenverDenver Fulfillment Storage1200 S Cherry StCO80222USASA_1006Bin Area 4160503.12024-06-05MGR_USA02Seasonal bin prepping for summer inventory
WH007bulk1700NassauNassau Regional Storage17 Bay StNew ProvidenceNP1000BahamasSA_1007Bulk Section A17001000.12024-06-02blankLong-term holding post recall event
WH008pallet1400BeijingBeijing Expo Zone88 Chaoyang RdBeijing100025ChinaSA_1008Pallet Zone E21401010.92024-06-06MGR_CN01Transit area for international shipments

What the 200 rows show

from the 200-row sample

Pallet (storage type) stands out: mean total_capacity_cubic_meters is 2,706, against 1,236 for the rest.

  • 1,100median total_capacity_cubic_meters
  • 9location countries
  • 42location states
  • 502.5median current_occupied_cubic_meters
  • 80.0median utilization_rate_percent
  • 11.6median inventory_turnover_rate
Mean total_capacity_cubic_meters by storage_type200 rows
02,0004,0002,706pallet18 rows769.0shelf31 rows400.4bin42 rows2,364bulk38 rows1,676rack37 rows953.4other34 rows
total_capacity_cubic_meters200 rows, in bands of 500
0306039553728136853602,5005,000total_capacity_cubic_meters →

Median 1,100, from 60 to 5,000.

location_city200 rows · top 10 of 31 values
  1. Berlin27
  2. Singapore16
  3. Toronto14
  4. Mexico City12
  5. London11
  6. Anchorage11
  7. Manchester9
  8. Chicago8
  9. Winnipeg8
  10. Nassau7
17 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 12
  • float 4
  • date 1

Columns

17 columns in three groups
blueprint · 17 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 12 columns
warehouse_idstringUnique identifier for the warehouseuniqueWH001
warehouse_namestringName of the warehouseLondon Hub Center
location_street_addressstringStreet address of the warehouse2900 S Ashland Ave
location_citystringCity where the warehouse is locatedChicago
location_statestringState or province of the warehouse locationIL
location_postal_codestringPostal code of the warehouse location60608
location_countrystringCountry where the warehouse is located9 countriesUSA
storage_area_idstringUnique identifier for the storage area within the warehouseSA_1001
storage_area_namestringName or designation of the storage areaPallet Zone A1
storage_typestringType of storage (e.g., pallet, shelf, bin, bulk)6 valuespallet
manager_idstringUnique identifier for the warehouse manager responsible for this areaoptionalMGR_USA01
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the storage area or utilizationoptionalPeak utilization for summ…
Numbers 4 columns
total_capacity_cubic_metersfloatTotal storage capacity of the area in cubic meters0 or more4500
current_occupied_cubic_metersfloatCurrent volume occupied in cubic meters0 or more4410
utilization_rate_percentfloatPercentage of storage area currently utilized0 to 10098
inventory_turnover_ratefloatNumber of times inventory is replaced in the storage area during a specified period0 or more14.8
Dates and times 1 column
reporting_datedateDate when the utilization metrics were recorded2024-06-03

Use it for

  • median total c…1,100200 rowsmean total capacity c…2.7kpall…769.0shelf400.4bin2.4kbulk

    A logistics dashboard

    Total_capacity_cubic_meters by storage_type and a breakdown of location_city. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 18 pallet rows have a mean total_capacity_cubic_meters of 2,706?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable warehouses with warehouse_name, location_street_address and location_city to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Rules it was built with
  • Track SKU location and storage time
  • Calculate utilization rate per zone
  • Flag overstock and understock
  • Exclude perishable goods from totals
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