26Oct
The impact of recession on forklift fleet management
In a recent research study, conducted in November 2009 amongst senior managers and leaders in (largely) manufacturing organisations, 75 per cent of people agreed that the depth of...
23Oct
Electric Versus Internal Combustion Forklifts
One of the most commonly asked material handling questions today is, "Should I use electric or internal combustion (IC) forklift trucks?" Selecting the ideal forklift for your appli...
22Oct
Transport for life
Materials handling, logistics and transport have the power to make life better, but not all areas of the world benefit equally. Mark Nicholson finds out how Transaid is working to...
21Oct
Agents of destruction: why pest management is essential in logistics
Poor handling by a powerful forklift truck can destroy the value of an entire pallet load of goods. As Mark Nicholson warned recently in an article for Eureka, the online magazine...
20Oct
5G or not 5G? That is the question!
‘5G’ – Fifth Generation mobile communications technology – is coming down the road very rapidly. Among the claims made are that it offers some significant improvements for the adv...
12Oct
Ways to improve Loading dock safety procedures
In the world of materials handling and logistics, loading docks are often considered one of the most dangerous places. Investment in technological solutions can reduce the risks b...
09Oct