For most logistics operators, warehouse managers and materials handling professionals, the busiest time of the year is Christmas. Combine that with the increasing popularity of Black Friday and cyber weekend, the demand throughout November and December has hit an all-time high. For others, such as...
Electric forklifts offer an environmentally friendly means of transporting goods around a site. These trucks are a comprehensive choice for any application, offering benefits such as minimal maintenance needs, better handling and reduced noise output. If you’re considering an electric forklift for...
Within any warehouse equipment manufacturer’s stacker truck range, you will find a potentially bewildering variety of model types. In a recent article for Eureka, the online magazine for the material handling professional, Mark Nicholson, with help from Andreas Schock, Warehouse Product Manager at...
To operate a forklift, your employee must have completed certified forklift training. They also need to maintain their training via refresher courses and online learning. As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure your employees have the correct certifications – so are you confident your...
How telematics can boost your materials handling operation Telematics promises a lot of things for the materials handling industry – being able to manage your forklift truck fleet in a way that saves money, raises productivity, improves health and safety, and lowers environmental impacts. Mark...
The drive for more circular logistics Plastic is often painted as the villain of pollution and wastage but all kinds of packaging material, including board, paper, shrink and bubble wrap, are wasted and discarded, every day. In a recent article, Ruari McCallion writing for Eureka, the online...
In 2014 Gian Schiava wrote an article for Eureka , the online magazine for the materials handling professional, about the importance of a clean, flat warehouse floor, and emphasised that negligence could have a negative impact on warehouse productivity. In his latest article, he continues his...
In recent years, we have seen e-commerce explode. It has become increasingly easy to buy online, and with more and more retailers selling in this way, consumers are taking full advantage of the benefits. But will e-commerce sales reach a peak? And how can supply chains prepare for the future? We...
What happens to used forklift batteries? Difficulty in lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling is sometimes put forward as an objection to these batteries, but should that put you off buying? For advice on this, Mark Nicholson turns to some companies handling various stages of the battery lifecycle...
Train your warehouse staff and maximise your competitive strength The importance of the warehouse is no longer just as a storage facility, but as a distribution centre with roles in meeting KPIs and dealing with customer demands. Companies have invested in state-of-the-art tools and equipment, but...
