Forklift Maintenance Checklist
As a warehouse manager, you know that your forklifts are some of the most important vehicles for your operation. How can you avoid unnecessary costs and replacements, making sure your forklifts are running in tip-top shape? Review our forklift maintenance checklist to be sure you and your daily operators are doing everything you can to extend the life and condition of your equipment (all while ensuring the safety of your operation!).
Read moreTelehandler Sizes: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Telehandler for the Job
A telehandler is a versatile piece of equipment that is a go-to choice on construction sites, farms, oil fields, and many other job sites where lifting, moving, and placing of heavy materials is required. These machines come in a range of sizes, lift capacities, and offer a variety of features and attachments depending on the model you choose. This Telehandler Size Guide from the experts at Papé Material Handling is designed to help you find the telehandler with the right combination of power, maneuverability, lift capacity and lift height for your specific needs.
Read moreAre Forklift Fork Extensions Safe?
Forklift fork extensions affect the load capacity, stability, and maneuverability of a forklift. As with all forklift attachments, it’s important for operators to use them in accordance with manufacturer and OSHA guidance. When used properly, fork extensions can facilitate the safe transport of large, bulky loads.
Read moreUnderstanding Your Fleet’s Utilization Rate
Does it seem like downtime is a recurrent issue for your fleet? Are your forklifts constantly in need of maintenance? Your fleet may be overutilized.
Read more5 Forklift Safety Features Your Operators Should Be Using
Warehouse safety is a top priority for employers who understand the high costs of workplace accidents, ranging from damaged equipment to potential lawsuits. In recent years, to address that concern, equipment manufacturers have added many built-in safety features and add-on options for their product lines to reduce the likelihood of forklift accidents and save employers both time and money.
Read moreHow to Plan a Warehouse Move
So, you’re planning to relocate your distribution center, and you hope to better optimize warehouse space, equipment usage, and employee productivity at your new location. That sounds great, but you may be asking yourself, “Where do I even start this process?” Read on to find out.
Read moreSmart Strategies to Reduce Warehouse Picking Error Rates
Even the smallest warehouse picking errors add up. Industry research suggests that average picking error rates significantly impact profitability, driving unnecessarily high labor, shipping, and handling costs. From repackaging, restocking, and reshipping fees to the cost of lost customers, warehouse picking errors can have a significant impact on your bottom line. The good news is that you don’t have to be among the industry average. Decrease your warehouse picking error rates by implementing these streamlined solutions.
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