In-depth feature articles about materials handling trends and solutions

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Forkliftaction News takes an in-depth look at current trends, challenges and opportunities impacting the materials handling market. Packed with insights from industry experts, you'll learn about the latest emerging technologies and new solutions on the market.

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Making the most of fleet management data

Matthew McDonald

8 minute read

Making the most of fleet management data

Feature Article - 11 Apr 2024 (#1174) For materials handling operations of all types, the cost-cutting potential of fleet management systems is hard to ignore. However, as Matthew McDonald writes, making the most of these tools should involve careful consideration.

Materials handling in specialised environments

Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Materials handling in specialised environments

Feature Article - 15 Feb 2024 (#1166) From food manufacturing settings that prioritise hygiene to harsh exterior terrains, materials handling equipment needs to operate in a range of conditions. Matthew McDonald examines the requirements of these specialised environments and the products designed to handle them.

Allan Leibowitz

10 minute read

Labour challenges loom in 2024

Feature Article - 11 Jan 2024 (#1161) The year ends with solid order books, healthy balance sheets and positive earnings among most of the major materials handling manufacturers around the world, but the sector faces significant challenges...

Matthew McDonald

12 minute read

Materials handling in tight spaces

Feature Article - 30 Nov 2023 (#1156) It appears the adoption of tighter spaces in materials handling is here to stay, with advocates saying the method improves warehouse efficiency and lowers costs. Matthew McDonald identifies products that can help businesses make the most of this trend.

Matthew McDonald

11 minute read

Safety, technology and the human factor

Feature Article - 28 Sep 2023 (#1147) For materials handling operations, improving forklift safety is not just about implementing the latest technologies. As Matthew McDonald writes, it’s also about ensuring your workforce has the skills to operate the equipment properly.

Electrification charges power, performance and productivity

Karen Cotton

8 minute read

Electrification charges power, performance and productivity

Feature Article - 22 Jun 2023 (#1133) With the wide-scale adoption of new battery technologies, how can end-users maximise their benefits in terms of operating efficiency, lower costs and increased safety? Karen Cotton spoke to the experts to find out.

Battery technologies aid performance, efficiency and sustainability

Matthew McDonald

11 minute read

Battery technologies aid performance, efficiency and sustainability

Feature Article - 25 May 2023 (#1129) When it comes to new battery technologies, forklift fleet managers are spoilt for choice. As Matthew McDonald reports, the best of these products are not only good news for the environment but also for the bottom line.

Matthew McDonald

8 minute read

Pathways to effective automation

Feature Article - 20 Apr 2023 (#1124) While its benefits to materials handling operations are clear – and include improved productivity, safety, sustainability and more – automation is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. As Matthew McDonald explains, it requires careful consideration before implementing.

Automation and the rise of smart attachments

Matthew McDonald

9 minute read

Automation and the rise of smart attachments

Feature Article - 16 Mar 2023 (#1119) Whether it’s a clamp, a dimensioning tool or a positioner, the current crop of smart forklift attachments all have at least one thing in common. They were all designed to help organisations looking to move more out of the door quickly, and with minimal damage.

From strength to strength – the state of forklift manufacturing in China

Matthew McDonald

7 minute read

From strength to strength – the state of forklift manufacturing in China

Feature Article - 9 Feb 2023 (#1114) Buoyed by factors like the boom in e-commerce and the associated need for warehousing, the global demand for forklifts is growing rapidly. As Matthew McDonald writes, Chinese manufacturers are playing an increasingly important role in meeting this demand.

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