Toyota Material Handling

To align with market changes and customer needs, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has created a new business division to manage North American activities in the area of logistics solutions named “Toyota Advanced Logistics Solutions” (TALS). TALS shall be operated separately from the forklift business, except for coordination in strategic areas as appropriate.

Inaugural Toyota Material Handling North America University program selects proposals including research into forklift operator behaviors and the Internet of Things.

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. headquarters staff expected to grow 40% by 2019.

Leasing strategies require careful alignment of terms with precise operational data.

TMHNA, the largest lift truck manufacturer in the world, is launching a new initiative to fund academic research in supply chain, logistics and material handling. Here’s why.

Program provides rebates and financing assistance for customers as well as relief for local employees.

Market for automated guided vehicles expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2022.

A growing number of low-cost lift trucks offer new avenues for pairing equipment and applications, but less cautious buyers might find that small up-front costs come at a steep price. Selecting the proper lift truck, lift truck tips 2016, Choosing the right Lift Truck

TMHNA seeks research proposals from professors or researchers at North American universities to advance engineering and technical fields in the supply chain, logistics and material handling industries.

Industrial Truck Association raises awareness for forklift safety, renews alliance with OSHA.

Moving product through a warehouse or distribution center often comes down to the basics: casters, tuggers and carts. Innovations in these simple solutions are increasing ergonomics, productivity and safety for workers on the floor.

Total of $116,460 in scholarships issued to students entering the material handling, logistics or supply chain fields.

Customers demand lease agreements that allow for change, reduce or eliminate penalties, and prevent surprises during or at the end of the term. Finance partners have responded by offering unprecedented flexibility and risk mitigation.

By implementing periodic maintenance programs, telematics and Web-based fleet management services, lift truck managers can monitor fleet performance, increase productivity and reduce expenses.

Students record cycle time studies and create material and information flowcharts.