Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Indeed, if you type ‘forklift truck accident’ into your search engine you’ll get a seemingly endless list of links to stories that highlight the injuries suffered by workers when the materials handling equipment that they had been operating or were working close to was not operated safely and correctly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2020

Alternative power solutions are a rapidly growing aspect of the materials handling industry as customers become increasingly guided by the environmental impact of their choices. In 1920, Yale & Towne introduced its first electric forklift truck to the materials handling market. Productivity.’

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Fewer companies are requiring college degrees, for example. You can learn history remotely, but remote learning is not the right way to teach someone how to be a mechanic. How to Attract Warehouse Workers. These workers will have more choices. Vocational schools shut down during the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As recently as five years ago, when retailers were still trying to figure out how to match the supply with the demand, some retailers pushed out their promised delivery timeslot from two days to over two weeks! Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

An example is the way the Kindred robot learns to pick an item – in the best case scenario. Based on that experience, the robot now knows how to pick that item the next time it sees it. Bob Trebilcock, editorial director, has covered materials handling, technology, logistics and supply chain topics for nearly 30 years.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 22, 2016

Moreover, improving cycle time performance can have other positive effects on your supply chain operation in addition to working capital reduction–improved profitability being an important example. How does vendor management improve cycle time? Cycles Within Cycles.

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Conger

JANUARY 7, 2022

So, this article is all about how to calculate your minimum forklift aisle widths. How to calculate minimum aisle widths for your operation. How Narrow Aisles Maximize Space. How Narrow Aisles Maximize Space. How to Calculate Minimum Aisle Widths. How Narrow Aisles Maximize Space. Let's dive in!

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

For example, renting a mid-sized electric forklift at approximately $1,500 per month for two years ($36,000 total) might exceed outright purchase costs. For example, retail and e-commerce warehouses often see a surge in volume during the holiday season each year.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 25, 2023

Read on to learn more about how to find a food-grade warehouse in Indianapolis that meets your business’s needs. For example, a business focused on storing frozen items may opt for a freezer warehouse while one looking to store fresh produce for short periods might prefer an ambient temperature warehouse. Click here to learn more.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Chapter 4: How to Pass Your Forklift Certification Test With Flying Colors. How to Decide If the ‘Operator’s Life’ Is Right for You. Chapter 6: How to Get a Job as a Forklift Driver. Part I: How to Get a Forklift License. How to construct, transport, stack, and unstack loads. How to use a maintenance logbook.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2020

Many businesses’ services have become even more vital – for example, in the food distribution or medical equipment industries. If your materials handling operation has been affected by the crisis and you need advice on how to get through it before business get back to normal, click the button below to get in touch with us.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Forklift telematics systems deliver the vital statistics data that every warehouse or distribution centre manager needs to get the most from their materials handling equipment budget. For example, how busy are they during their working day? And, if that happens, the data tends to be left to gather dust!

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

If you’re wondering how to choose the right pallet jack wheels, you’re in the right place. What materials each wheel type are made of. How much pallet jack wheels cost. How to Choose the Right Pallet Jack Wheels. How Much Do Pallet Jack Wheels Cost? How to Choose the Right Pallet Jack Wheels. Quick Summary.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

“With this in mind, maximising the availability of our products in customer applications is a high priority, for example through fast and flexible service. Read Similar… Scalable Mobile Robot Conveyancing Tech The post How To Keep Your Automated Trucks Running Smoothly appeared first on Logistics Business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The materials handling industry is a good bellwether for the economy and in particular the confidence at any given time due to the fact it covers so many sectors from manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, wholesaling, retailing amongst many others,” he says. The event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 24th-27th September 2019.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

When the Internet first arrived, the idea of waiting for an extended period to receive a product was great, asserts Gordon Hellberg of Material Handling and Logistics. For example, small-business e-stores have managed to create environments that allow customers to see inventory in real time, reducing problems with excessive ordering.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

To assist designers, I will outline seven key principles applicable to a warehouse or DC design, compiled from a review of literature, discussions with industry specialists and materials handling companies, plus my own design experience gained over many years and projects. For example: Why will it exist? Is it part of a network?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

BYD is using its presence at the show to demonstrate to the Spanish and European fruit and vegetable industry the many cost savings and operational benefits of running an emission-free materials handling fleet. For example, they can be charged from 20% battery life to 100% in just 60 minutes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

How to automate? Let’s examine one example of this compromise keeping in mind that there can be many processes which under certain circumstances may not allow for 100% automation. The post How to automate your warehouse appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. This is why compromises will always exist.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

Quite simply it is an issue that is impacting the long-term viability of every business, which means that today’s supply chain professionals must understand how to effectively build sustainability into their logistics plans for future success.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Can your infrastructure, production lines, machinery, equipment, material handling vehicles, and software systems (e.g. For example, if you're handling warehousing yourself, consider switching to a public/3PL warehouse that provides receiving, storage, order fulfillment, shipping, and even value-added services like kitting.

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Conger

MARCH 30, 2023

Because in this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know, including: What all the forklift fuel types are Common specifications, pros/cons, applications, and prices of each How to choose the right forklift fuel type for your needs Answers to common forklift fuel questions And lots more… Let’s dive in! Why Won’t My Diesel Forklift Start?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Smart attachments like Ravas iForks demonstrate how to shift forklift value away from mere materials handling and in the direction of data sampling. A notable example is the Ravas iForks forklift scale, a brilliantly simple concept which works by replacing standard truck forks with smart weighing forks.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To assist designers, I will outline seven key principles applicable to a warehouse or DC design, compiled from a review of literature, discussions with industry specialists and materials handling companies, plus my own design experience gained over many years and projects. For example: Why will it exist? Is it part of a network?

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we will dive into everything you need to know about clamp trucks, including: What clamp trucks are and how they work Materials they can handle Types of clamp attachments and their uses Importance of clamp force control for stability And More! Let’s dive in!

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Conger

JANUARY 3, 2019

For example: CALCULATE YOUR STORAGE AREA SIZE. For example: ANALYZE YOUR POTENTIAL STORAGE AREA. For example: ANALYZE YOUR POTENTIAL STORAGE AREA. For example: If you aren’t using a WMS, divide your storage area into logical sections (like rows of racking). Here’s how to fix it: Get out in that warehouse and measure!

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Keep reading to get the scoop on: What OSHA’s forklift trainer requirements are How to assess prospective forklift trainers within your organization All your options for forklift instructor training How to set up your own in-house forklift operator training program And lots more! Let’s dive in! Any required licenses.

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

This article explains everything you need to know about AGV vs. AMR material handling equipment. How to decide which one is best for your operation. How to Choose Between an AGV and AMR. That includes moving raw materials used in production or transferring work-in-progress materials between lines and workstations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

In spring this year, the European Materials Handling Federation (FEM) called on students across Europe to develop ideas that help meet the challenges of the logistics sector. The winners of this young talent initiative, which is supported by Linde Material Handling, have now been announced.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

How to go higher, more vertical is one. The company’s IT solutions create demand for its automated materials handling products and vice-versa. This provides visibility, for example if there’s a blockage we stop the next process.” I asked Du Preez to comment on other key trends in automation.

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FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply chains that utilize this process are able to meet customer demands faster by avoiding extra inventory handling steps. Cross-docking facilities serve as material handling and distribution centers rather than storage facilities. Dock doors, dock equipment, material handling, and labor are all optimized for rapid throughput.

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Conger

MAY 6, 2019

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. This is difficult to answer because you’re really asking me, “How do you breathe”? Toyota Lean Management is a management philosophy that teaches team members how to solve problems in a way that is effective and sustainable. Toyota Material Handling Mid South. “I

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. How to Start Developing Your Own Forklift Safety Training Program. How to calculate forklift capacities. How to load, transport, and unload materials safely. How to perform forklift inspections before operating. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Current users at each site are helping to train wider groups on how to use the suits. It will only allow the body to move in connection with safe manual handling techniques. For example, it will not allow the back to make an incorrect posture movement.

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ready to learn how to prevent downtime and save money in your operation? For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. If you can retain workers, a high worker turnover could affect your materials and overall business. Let's dive in! Table of Contents 1.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Automation solutions offer enormous potential when it comes to internal material flow. Examples include various reversing assistance systems, such as the AI-based Reverse Assist Camera, that alert industrial truck drivers to people in the vicinity behind them.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Because of the wide range of products in the material handling market, you must first know what you’re trying to accomplish in your operations. The partner you get will help you with all your material handling needs throughout your ownership rather than someone who will sell you a forklift.

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