For warehouse and fleet managers, evaluating forklift-pedestrian safety technology means understanding what different systems can detect, how they respond to hazards, and where they may have limitations.
See MoreA clear process for reviewing, prioritizing, and following through on PM findings can help fleet managers make better maintenance decisions and prevent problems from being overlooked.
See MoreSometimes, there are circumstances based on usage or environment that can warrant a change in your forklift PM intervals. Learn what they are.
See MoreThe right warehouse equipment depends on what is being moved, how quickly it needs to move, whether the route changes, how much floor space is available, and what happens immediately before and after that movement.
See MoreFuture-proofing your forklift fleet means considering what work your truck will encounter as time goes on, without over-specifying every truck for possibilities that may never happen.
See MoreThe decision on whether to select an LP vs. electric forklift should focus on what your truck actually has to do throughout the day.
See MoreThe real value of forklift telematics comes when fleet managers know what to ask of the data and what action should follow.
See MoreBefore a telematics program can help a material handling operation make better decisions, the system has to understand the operation.
See More“Rental ready” should mean more than equipment merely being available. It should be inspected, documented, prepared for use, and matched to the work being performed.
See MoreIn order to properly spec a forklift rental, you need to know exactly what its job will be: the load, the lift height, the floor, the aisle, the dock, the work schedule, the operator, and the rental window.
See MoreForklift parts usage data can help reveal whether the issue is tied to operator behavior, application fit, maintenance intervals, battery/charging practices, or a fleet need that has changed over time.
See MoreWhen a forklift goes down, your most important next step is to make the situation safe, understand how serious the issue is, and gather the details that help your service partner dispatch the right technician with the right information.
See MoreBefore you rent or buy, you need to ask how often you’ll use the material handling equipment, how critical it is to production, what configuration you need, and how you plan to manage maintenance.
See MoreDon’t ignore the two things that actually kill tires: duty cycle/heat and site conditions/debris.
See MoreRisk reduction should be built from a layered stack of technologies that provide evidence, controls, detection, and context.
See MoreMixed forklift fleets should focus on tracking key signals that aim to prevent incidents and reduce downtime — and then build a consistent weekly rhythm around them.
See MoreA critical spares strategy for forklifts includes deciding what needs to be available immediately, what can be ordered, and what’s not worth tying up cash and storage space.
See MoreYour forklift forks and chains inspection program needs to have clear standards, a realistic cadence, objective measurements, and documentation that holds up. This is how you do it.
See MoreForklift fork and chain inspections need qualified service technicians to properly assess wear thresholds before failure occurs.
See MoreForklift fork and chain wear often has costs that extend beyond the part, including disrupted schedules, damaged assets, emergency repairs, and in the worst cases, an incident that results in injuries. Get the real picture here.
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