Materials handling and logistics companies support progress in the developing world Materials handling, logistics and transport have the power to make life better, but not all areas of the world benefit equally. Mark Nicholson finds out how Transaid is working to close the gap – and what eureka...
The involvement of customers in its design process has been crucial to the success of the NR-N2 reach truck in this year’s Red Dot Awards, according to Cat® Lift Trucks. Shaped by user experience Around 20 companies in Europe were visited by the Cat® Lift Trucks R&D team as part of a thorough user...
Having already placed operator needs at the centre of its NR-N2 reach truck design, the continuing focus on user experience at Cat® Lift Trucks has now produced an all-new optional cold store cabin. A different look Its designers say the new cabin looks, feels and works differently to any other in...
No matter how successful a company is in operating forklift trucks, safety should be always a priority. The journey toward improving safety should start with a thorough risk assessment of the company and its operations. Protecting the pedestrian staff and forklift truck operators with the latest...
In the world of materials handling and logistics, loading docks are often considered the most dangerous of places. Investment in technological solutions can reduce the risks but a firm understanding – and regular reminding – of the hazards and essential safety measures is needed too. Mark Nicholson...
A warehouse is organic. The forklift trucks, the people, the goods... It is a wasps’ nest that is continuously mutating, with goods fl ows constantly arriving and leaving again. The logistics manager must ensure optimum control and guidance. This means an invisible system is indispensable. Without...
Just when it seemed that RFID progress had ground to a halt, along comes America’s NFL with a game-changer. Ruari McCallion checks the playbook. The sight of two 100kg-plus helmeted and armoured men smashing into each other is a sensation for the eyes and ears. The impact is loud and it looks so...
When it comes to replacing your forklift truck fleet, finding the best solution means being open to the advice of a supplier you can trust – and being very clear on what you want the lift trucks and the dealer to do. Mark Nicholson discovers how one major provider of products and services to the...
The idea of intelligent automatic adjustment of performance characteristics has been taken to a whole new level in the new EP25-35N 80V electric counterbalance range from Cat® Lift Trucks. Agility and intelligence Designed to cope with intensive duties and tough conditions, the trucks are highly...
Step into the densely packed interior of a third party logistics provider or, in fact, into almost any warehouse and what do you find? An environment that is under continuous evolution – continuous change. Warehouse managers need to be problem solvers, but planning for change can make an enormous...
