To pallet jack or to forklift…that is the question. It’s a common decision for small business who have material handling operations…will you lift pallets with a forklift or a pallet jack? Really, you need to calculate labor and truck costs before you decide.

Warehouse automation has been getting a lot of attention in the last few years and for good reason. The potential to reduce labor costs and increase efficiency has warehouse managers excited about the latest technology.

With more inventory in the same square footage and the necessity to get product out the door faster, there is a greater likelihood of accidents and potential racking damage in the warehouse. Not only is a well-designed warehouse layout and operator safety training necessary to maintain a safe facility, but also proper inspection, repair, and protection of pallet racking.

Although choosing high quality equipment and focusing on warehouse design is important for your facility, it’s crucial to prioritize employee safety. Because of the inherent dangers for warehouse employees, preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths should be addressed during regular safety meetings.

Because of the competitive nature of manufacturing, distribution, and retail, implementing the following warehouse best practices from the experts at Papé Material Handling can mean the difference between merely keeping up with the competition and surpassing them.

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: