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Inside the News - Edition #616

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- 16 May 2013 ( #616 )

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What is value? Is it the cheapest forklift? Is it the most reliable? Obviously, there's no point saving a few dollars on the purchase price if the machine needs constant repairs or if replacement parts are expensive. Environmental impact is also part of the value calculation these days. And let's not forget operator safety. All the other savings pale into insignificance if a single staff member is injured.

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