Supply Chain and Logistics Blog

In recent blogs, we have explored how to extend the life of a forklift, as well as the pros and cons of the...

The impact that the right maintenance plan can have on an operation’s overall cost-effectiveness and...

Cost efficiency, productivity, and safety are always top of mind for shippers and their fleet managers. With...

When it comes to fleet management and MHE, cost reduction is the priority on most shipping manager’s minds....

Originating in Japan as a workplace organizational method, the 5S system translates in English to Sort, Set...

What comes to mind when you hear the word agility? For many, thoughts of famous athletes or wild animals known...

In the logistics industry, if your warehouse is the heart of your operations, then your fleet is the blood that...

Today’s world is driven by a culture of demand, with constantly increasing customer expectations that leave...

Keeping up with the speed of commerce today requires every aspect of the supply chain to be efficient and...

As online sales become increasingly popular, the growth of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply...

Contracted maintenance takes the guesswork out of keeping your MHE where it belongs: out on your warehouse...

"One of the biggest things to keep in mind with fleet services is that you want it to be outsourced to a...

Years ago, business decisions were made primarily with "gut feelings" or observations drawn directly from...

The concept of mobile robotics is not a new one. From Grey Walter’s Tortoises to Shakey the Robot, scientists...

Many shippers aren't aware of the hidden cost savings when it comes to their MHE fleet. Jeff and Adrian discuss...

Safety comes first.  And in the workplace, you can’t afford to be casual about it.  Activities in the...

Material handling equipment is the backbone of any logistics operation, but to many companies, it’s only an...

Business growth is always a cause for celebration, but for some logistics management professionals, it can also...

Choosing the right forklift for your operation can be a difficult decision. In addition to choosing between...

Maintaining a healthy, profitable business model is similar to maintaining your material handling equipment––it...

The purchase of new material handling equipment often requires detailed analysis to determine the best choice...

After 40 years of working at Kenco, Peggy Breeden has announced her retirement. Peggy serves as the Rental...

Achieving true efficiency in your operational workflows requires two important components: reliable data and a...

Supply chains are affected by many variables — demand, weather events, negotiations — which in turn can affect...

Visual control is one of the most popular concepts making its way into the warehousing industry today, but...

There are endless possibilities in engineering innovations within logistics. Tools like warehouse visual...

Pick and pack fulfillment has existed for decades as a core feature of many warehouse operations. But the...

In the previous lift truck post, the first step in the awareness curve, suspicion, was discussed. Now, I will...

Lift truck fleets are a costly investment. So the question is, once you purchase a lift truck how do you take...