Category: Warehouse Basics
Warehouse Planning Guide
Helpful Guide to running a warehouse: A plan for a warehouse is an important step in running a successful warehousing or distribution operation. This artilcle describes how to create a warehousing and distribution plan. By having a plan, you are putting on paper the conditions upon which you are making strategic decisions for your warehousing and distribution operation.
Operator Training Test #2
Test your Warehouse IQ! Q: What are five areas a forklift operator should inspect visually? (Click on the best answer) Forklift Paint job (look for scratches), seat covers (rips), brakes, horn, load center Forklift Tires, battery, lift/lower system, controls, general safety Forklift Controls, center of gravity, brakes (squeaking?), load limit, steering Horn on the forklift, steering, …
Forklift Operator Training Test #1
Operator Training Quiz: Daily checklists are an important part of warehouse safety. Good communication around the condition of the forklift is key to a safe warehouse operation.
Right-Sizing the Lift Truck Fleet
Using the hour meters on your forklift fleet, measure and increase productivity. Lift hours, travel hours and deadman hours all tell a story of how your materials handling fleet is being used.
Warehouse Design Advice
An easy guide to designing a new warehouse or distribution center. Design concepts and tools to help design a warehouse. Types of racking, materials handling equipment, pallet rack permits, and the pros and cons of different types of storage designs.
