When new warehouse businesses start up or are in between spending tons of money for an overhaul of old equipment, then the temptation is to buy new equipment. Buying new is okay. However, it might not be the best move for your company under all circumstances. For example, a startup may have issues concerning financing. … Read more
It is not unusual for warehouse managers finding themselves in the need to buy replacement equipment for their warehouse. Equipment can breakdown overtime due to wear and tear and many become obsolete. The obvious action is to buy new equipment to replace the worn out or antiquated ones. However, there are options. For example, you … Read more
Many companies are responding to the increasing cost of real estate by building warehouses that are taller rather than wider. And makers of lift trucks and other industrial equipment are responding by offering more electrical powered vehicles that are designed for high-density facilities that feature narrow aisles. Why electric? Because unlike machines powered by internal … Read more
Managers of warehouses are well aware of the equipment available that is essential to operations. However, over time machinery may become worn. Because the manager has relied on those machines for so long, he may neglect the need for replacement. Moreover, manufacturers of warehouse equipment make innovations every once in a while to improve the … Read more
Warehouses and docks are often the busiest parts of any company’s operations. Trucks, forklifts and other vehicles are constantly coming and going as workers scurry to accomplish their tasks as quickly and efficiently as possible. Your warehouse and dock areas can be a hive of activity. So providing your team members with the finest warehouse … Read more
Wheel chocks or sometimes called chocks are a necessary tool for those who own public and private vehicles and other equipments. It is used to prevent unnecessary movement when the vehicle is at rest. It is placed beside the wheel that servers as a stopper and for safety purposes. Some chocks contain a coated … Read more
When running a warehouse, choosing the proper equipment is very essential. This is to assure good performance, proper inventory handling and distribution. Essential equipment that warehouse owners must acquire is proper order pickers like stackers, forklifts and pallet trucks. A recent study from WERC (Warehousing Education and Research Council ) shows that warehouse proffesionals used … Read more
Warehouses are busy hubs of activity, so ensuring safety supplies and safety equipment are monitored and maintained, will make for an accident free operation. You want your workers to be productive and free from workplace injuries, and following the tips for warehouse safety can guarantee that. Conveyor belts are a common source of worker injury, … Read more
One part of the warehouse you may be ignoring when it comes to forklift safety is the floor. The floor should be clean and free of spills that can cause accidents. You can rely on a co-worker with a mop and bucket of water or you can purchase a floor scrubber to assure that the … Read more
There’s a lot going on in a warehouse during a typical day. One of the most important is heavy lifting and carrying products from one place to another. To assure that warehouse workers are not injured during the process of doing their work, warehouse managers are becoming more concerned with ergonomics. Ergonomics involves creating an … Read more
