What is a Carton Flow Rack – and When Should You Use One

Carton flow racking, also called gravity flow racking, is a storage solution that uses gravity to load and retrieve product inventory in a warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing facility.

A carton flow rack (sometimes called gravity flow rack) is a dynamic storage system designed for first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) inventory management. Boxes or cartons are loaded from the back of the rack and slide forward, using gravity, toward the pick face at the front. This ensures older stock is picked first, reducing waste, spoilage, and […]