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The move to narrow aisle warehouse aisle configuration
Warehouse space costs have skyrocketed, so more companies want to maximize existing space by moving to narrow aisle configurations. However, making that transition effectively can benefit from some layout and material flow expertise, not just choosing appropriate equipment.

Make order picking more ergonomic
Training and technology, including wearables that detect risky movements, can make a physically demanding job safer.

Windows sunset still unfolding
Android-based mobile computing choices include tablets for off-the-truck flexibility, with Android-based VMUs also seen as a solid option.

Remote lift truck operation as fleet strategy
Technology that allows for remote operation promises to expand on the available pool of qualified lift truck operators and bring other benefits like helping companies flex human resources to meet demand surges.

Lift Truck Tips: Attachments go digital
To maximize efficiency and uptime with autonomous lift trucks, attachments are going all electric, lessening energy drain on AGVs and AMRs while allowing adoption of a predictive maintenance approach.

Maintaining robotic lift trucks
Sensors must be kept clean, but safe and steady autonomous operation should minimize unplanned repairs.

Electric trucks take on e-commerce pressures
Electric lift trucks are evolving to deal with pressures wrought by e-commerce, including labor shortages and higher handling volumes, through high- and low-tech means.

Lift Truck Tips: Transitioning to lithium for cold storage
Fast opportunity charging and no battery swaps lead the reasons why lithium-ion batteries are considered well suited for multi-shift cold storage operations.

Navigating motive power choice
Go to the source—your operators—and get a handle on their power concerns, recharge patterns, and how these might impact productivity.

Going autonomous: Is RaaS in your future?
Fully autonomous lift trucks are on the scene, and with higher-end price tags than conventional trucks, robotics-as-a-service may shape up as the leading model.

Technology’s fit with training best practices
Telematics, VR and other technologies can help with safety and training, but don’t lessen the need for best practices like hands-on training, documenting training, clear procedures and continuous improvement.

Lift Truck Tips: Go narrow but keep the comfort
With narrower aisle configurations on the rise due to warehouse capacity issues, reach truck ergonomics can help when it comes to productivity and safety.

Ergonomics, on or off the truck
Today’s lift trucks and standup orderpickers are designed with ergonomics in mind, but new types of wearables are another means of reducing strains and risk of injury for operators.

Lift truck computing choices
Rugged, detachable tablets excel at off-vehicle scenarios, though the traditional vehicle-mount style remains popular, refreshed with Android and touchscreens.

Get a Fuller Picture of Your Lift Truck Fleet
Advancements in lift truck telematics and fleet software can help fleet managers keep a close eye on hours of use and task environment.

Lift Truck Tips: Why lift truck attachment choice matters
As the direct interface to loads and inventory, the right lift truck attachments enhance productivity and safety.

Lift Truck Tips: Data as the key to better maintenance
Being proactive about maintenance sounds great, but to make it work you need solid data and metrics on issues like cost per hour and the reasons why repairs were made. Service providers can help with this as well as other pressing concerns like worker safety.

Lithium looms large for electric lift trucks
Proper, regular maintenance will help performance of any electric lift truck, even as Li-ion choices expand for DCs drawn by advantages like elimination of battery swaps and battery rooms.

Virtual technology brings real safety benefits
VR training for lift trucks can increase safety when used to correct bad driver habits or ensure operators get specific training after an incident.

Lift Truck Tips: Conventional in the cold
With a disciplined approach to maintenance, data-driven insight on charging and a cold condition package, you can ensure adequate performance in the cold.


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