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5S: What It Is and How You Can Implement It in Your Warehouse

Lean warehousing is about more than creating a beautiful workspace. The process eliminates waste, increases productivity and cuts costs — 5S practices are crucial in achieving this feat. Implementation of the 5S principles transforms businesses into competitive ventures worldwide. Managers and business owners can detect problems quickly and prevent future occurrences. With the help of this concept, […]

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How to Reduce MRO Costs in Your Warehouse

Keeping control of your maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) costs is critical for your profit margins. Inventory and procurement management can help your business reduce MRO costs without compromising customer service. What Is the Meaning of MRO Costs? Maintenance, repair and operations keep a facility running. MRO covers the maintenance of the physical building and […]

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5 Tips for Reducing Warehouse Picking Error Rates

Order picking is a significant part of the order fulfillment process and greatly impacts your customers’ experience with your company. When mistakes happen, which they inevitably will, customers could end up enduring delays, receiving the wrong items or not receiving their order at all. High warehouse picking error rates can lead to you spending more […]

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Gas vs. Electric Forklift: Which Should I Choose? 

There was a time when there wasn’t even a question about which type of forklift you should choose to use in your warehouse or facility. Gas-powered forklifts were the go-to for every business needing help moving materials around the job site. Then electric-powered forklifts became available, and these new machines offered an alternative to gas.  If […]

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Anatomy of a Forklift

Similar to a car, a forklift has many moving parts and components critical to its operation. An operator must understand a forklift’s anatomy and how the parts function to control the device safely and efficiently. Thoroughly knowing the particulars about a forklift is also highly beneficial when purchasing a machine for your facility or adding […]

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A Quick Guide to Forklift Battery Maintenance  

Performing regular maintenance on your electric forklift’s battery can go a long way in saving you money, optimizing the performance of your equipment and increasing the safety of your employees. New batteries are significant expenses, so avoiding frequent battery replacement helps improve your company’s bottom line. Knowing when and how to perform the proper maintenance […]

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