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Choosing the Right Forklift: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide

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If you’re running a shipping business, the need for a forklift cannot be overemphasized. While they are primarily used to move materials, they can also be used to raise, stack, lower, and remove large objects. They do the heavy lifting around the warehouse that plain manpower simply cannot. Forklifts are a major investment that we need to put a lot of thought into. There are … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Forklift: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide

How To Efficiently Manage A Company’s Supply Chain

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Supply chain management is one of the first things you need to learn if you want to succeed in any industry. It requires a comprehensive understanding of the industry, good communication skills, and the ability to communicate with different suppliers and vendors, among others. In this article, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to efficiently manage your company’s … [Read more...] about How To Efficiently Manage A Company’s Supply Chain

Best pallet racking protector

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  Finding reviews of the best pallet racking protector is not an everyday topic. Yet we are trying to fill a niche to help warehouse manager source the best products for their operations. below we've look at this critical product line to help you decide which products you should select and procure. What is a pallet racking protector? A pallet racking protector is an … [Read more...] about Best pallet racking protector

Free forklift training manual resources

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Here are several forklift training manual resources you can use for free to either adapt or develop your own. Forklift Operator Training Handbook This free PDF is a forklift training manual that covers forklift basics for new operators. Chapters include: "What is a Forklift?:, "Differences Between Forklifts and Autos" as well as "Stability and Operation". It also offers a … [Read more...] about Free forklift training manual resources

Order picking strategies for a warehouse

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Best order picking strategies, tips and tactics Learn how to pick faster. Here are some order picking strategies that will maximize picking efficiency in your warehouse's pick lines, systems and processes. Check the pick while at the slot using automation Design your order picking strategy so that each step of the order picking process is double checked. Humans are imperfect … [Read more...] about Order picking strategies for a warehouse

Increase Warehouse Order Picking Speeds

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The job of a warehouse manager is not easy.  He or she is accountable for a lot of things to keep the warehouse fulfillment operations running as efficiently as possible.  No one knows better that “the customer is always right”.  Customers’ demands determine what order picking is required in the warehouse with the internet has putting customers in a stronger position today: … [Read more...] about Increase Warehouse Order Picking Speeds

Materials Handling Trends in 2012

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There are some interesting trends emerging in Materials Handling in 2012.  Most of these themes focus on cost drivers but also include the environment. The major trends across many large brands include: Labor cost containment and productivity Lowering maintenance costs Lowering energy costs   PRODUCTIVITY Engineering Productivity In the marketplace today, … [Read more...] about Materials Handling Trends in 2012

Saving Money on Your Warehouse Expansion

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Expanding your warehouse may seem like a massive – and expensive – task.  However, there are ways you can cut down on some costs without cutting down on your business. A warehouse is essentially a storage system, so upgrading a warehouse is about needing more space. Working in a cramped warehouse can affect your productivity so it pays to have a bit of room to move, especially … [Read more...] about Saving Money on Your Warehouse Expansion