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TOP TRENDS INFLUENCING INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFT SELECTION
T ough industrial materials handling operations use forklifts to accomplish a variety of functions, each of which poses its own unique challenges. For a company to identify the right lift truck solutions to fulfill its particular needs, it is important to consider several key factors.
// INDUSTRIAL LABOR MARKETS ARE FEELING THE PINCH Materials handling operations are experiencing widespread labor shortages. The labor gap in U.S. manufacturing, for instance, is expected to grow to over two million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a report by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. Difficulties in fully staffing a skilled workforce can mean skeleton crews or that new or inexperienced operators are filling many lift truck operator roles. This latter approach fills seats, but there is a learning curve. A greater reliance on novice operators can lead to more product and facility damage, and the negative effects on productivity and cost that come in tow. This reality makes it all the more imperative that the lift trucks a company selects are intuitive to use. Commonality of controls and features across different forklift models can also help ease the burden when operators are training for certification in equipment types that are new to them.
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TOP TRENDS INFLUENCING INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFT SELECTION Offered by Hyster All industrial forklifts are not created equal. To select the right forklift, businesses should consider how their choices can help combat operator discomfort, fatigue, and the likelihood of truck incidents. Budget is also a factor, as is potential maintenance that may be required by the technology features on the lift trucks. Make your selection simple with this comprehensive report. bit.ly/HysterWP
SAFEGUARDING SHIPMENTS AGAINST FREIGHT FRAUD AND DOUBLE BROKERING RISKS Offered by The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) This whitepaper identifies seven strategies to help shippers protect themselves from cargo and payment fraud. These strategies include rigorous due diligence; long- term relationships; real-time tracking updates appointment scheduling, and more. To get the details request this free
government regulations doesn’t have to derail your supply chain. Providing handy compliance tips and takeaways, as well as dispelling misconceptions, this edition on global logistics can guide your decision making and supercharge your supply chain operations. This edition also includes a sneak peek at holiday peak season and a site selection guide to Georgia, a magnet for
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ALL IN THE FAMILY: WARD TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS Guests: Bill T. Ward Sr., and Bill Ward, Jr., CEO & President
In 1931, with one truck and two guys, W.W. Ward started Ward Transport & Logistics, today a full-service logistics solutions provider. Still family-owned 92 years later, Bill T. Ward Sr. steps into retirement and hands the reins to Bill Ward Jr., whose plans for the company maintain a Ward tenet: Looking back is vital to moving forward. inboundlogistics.com/podcast
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