What are buyers looking for in forklifts today – and why? Cat® Lift Trucks looks at the key challenges and solutions shaping modern forklift development. As any materials handling market trend report will tell you, the demand for forklifts continues to rise rapidly. Expansion of construction and...
In 2021 we saw several trends for the materials handling and logistics industry accelerate in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic changing people’s lifestyles and shopping habits, as well as an increasing spotlight on environmental issues. So, it will be interesting to see what 2022 will...
You won’t need reminding that 2020 was a turbulent year and there is no doubt it has bought with it changes that will impact that way our industry operates as we head into 2021. Most notably, perhaps, is the surge in ecommerce and the impact consumer expectation for next or even same day delivery is...
In 2019, we saw the logistics industry adopt AI, drones and robots into operations to boost productivity and efficiency. But will this continue in 2020, and what else can we expect? We explore what the industry experts are anticipating. 1. Environmental sustainability Sustainability is becoming...
