5 Forklift Safety Features Your Operators Should Be Using
Warehouse safety is a top priority for employers who understand the high costs of workplace accidents, ranging from damaged equipment to potential lawsuits. In recent years, to address that concern, equipment manufacturers have added many built-in safety features and add-on options for their product lines to reduce the likelihood of forklift accidents and save employers both time and money.
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How to Determine Your Forklift Capacity Needs
When you purchase or rent a lift truck, understanding your capacity needs is critical to selecting the right forklift. Although it seems straightforward to match your typical load weight to a forklift with that rated capacity, there are a number of factors that can change the rated capacity you need. How? First, let’s make sure you know the basics:
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Ergonomic Forklift Features That Improve Warehouse Productivity
Productivity is top of mind for warehouse managers, but moving more pallets per hour should never come at the cost of safety or your operators’ needs. Plus, keeping your operators happy reduces turnover and the cost of retraining new employees. So, what is it that operators want most? Simply put, new equipment.
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Going Green: 3 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs in the Warehouse
Going green or making eco-friendly choices to reduce your warehouse energy consumption isn’t just about taking care of the planet or meeting Tier 4 emission requirements . For small businesses, even slight changes to reduce energy consumption can result in significant cost savings.
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Finding the Right Balance Between Cost, Density, & Selectivity with Your Racking Solution
One of the most common warehouse and distribution center challenges is lack of space. Square footage isn’t cheap and it’s important for your business that you utilize your storage space effectively. Cost effective changes to your racking system or material handling equipment can increase the number of pallet positions in your space and help you operate more efficiently.
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The Explosion of SKUs: Order Picking Challenges and Solutions
Warehouses and distribution centers are handling more SKUs than ever. This increase creates significant challenges, specifically in terms of storage, productivity, and safety.
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CARB Emissions Regulations Update
Papé Material Handling works diligently to keep our customers up to date on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations for off-road engine-powered equipment.
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