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John Wofford: Dec 13, 2024 8:56:08 AM
OSHA estimates that forklifts cause nearly 35,000 serious injuries and 85 fatalities in U.S. facilities each year. The sad truth is that every forklift accident is preventable. In fact, 70% of forklift accidents are caused by operator error....
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John Wofford: Dec 6, 2024 7:33:05 AM
Tired of dealing with lead acid forklift batteries? Thin plate pure lead (TPPL) batteries: Don’t require watering Are designed for fast and...
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Boone Faulkner: Nov 8, 2024 6:02:02 AM
Hiring and retaining qualified workers is an ongoing challenge for material handling and manufacturing companies. Unfortunately, experts predict the...
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Steve Jones: Oct 25, 2024 6:59:29 AM
The average American spends nearly 60% of their workday walking. For maintenance and repair crews, that's a productivity killer. Moreover, it's why...
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Boone Faulkner: Oct 18, 2024 8:19:08 AM
You might have heard statistics like 25% of warehouses worldwide use automation or 60% of warehouses plan to increase their automation spending. If...
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Kenny Tanner: Oct 4, 2024 10:03:30 AM
Unplanned downtime costs $6,000 - $22,000 per hour depending on your industry. The most frequent cause of unplanned downtime? Equipment repair. One...
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Boone Faulkner: Sep 27, 2024 8:19:44 AM
What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? European or African? We don't know. What we do know is all about automated guided vehicles for...
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Steve Jones: Sep 19, 2024 4:31:14 PM
A rugged utility vehicle (UTV) can handle the same tasks as a pickup truck, but costs a lot less. Unlike an ATV, which you ride like a motorcycle,...
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Boone Faulkner: Aug 23, 2024 7:23:49 AM
With 70% of U.S. businesses reporting labor shortages, it won't be long before automation becomes necessary to stay competitive. Already, 60% of...
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Boone Faulkner: Aug 9, 2024 8:50:37 AM
A typical warehouse picker spends 60% of their day moving products. Not picking or packing. Walking product from point A to point B. That’s a lot of...
