Amazon hit headlines around the world when it delivered its first parcel by drone in 2016.Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are still more common in warehouses than swarms of robots. Today drone delivery flights are being tested around the world, training to drop off everything from medicine, to TV streaming sticks, to...
Alongside a wealth of new opportunities, the Fourth Industrial Revolution – a new chapter in human history enabled by technology – will be accompanied by challenges, ranging from a growing global population to the impact of climate change.As the drive to cut carbon emissions accelerates, three fuels will power the...
Regular site surveys can help prevent accidents, improve productivity, and save moneyIn such uncertain times, optimising resources is essential - whatever your industry. With storage, handling, and distribution accounting for as much as 90% of a total production cycle, streamlining operations offers opportunities for the greatest dividends.By pinpointing everything from...
Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019We are glad to share our joyful experience in 2019 Supply Chain Asia Awards; Mitsubishi Forklift was nominated in the “MHE Partners of the Years” and won in that category among three other strong market competitors. This is the 14th annual awards celebrate the achievements and...
Have you ever noticed how quickly dust starts to build up in your warehouse? Well, beware: that fine layer of dirt is a warning about a much bigger problem – and it’s one your forklift truck is causing.Dust is unpleasant to work with, and it damages stock – especially in...
In any forklift truck, the part that has the biggest impact on safety, performance and running costs, is also the most expensive. It's the operator.Over the life of your forklift truck, you'll spend more on operators' wages than anything else – and with good reason. If your operation is going...
Intensive, short-shuttle forklift tasks offer a great opportunity to improve productivity and cut costs – because a few pennies or seconds saved on each run soon mount up. Here are five quick tips to boost your efficiency…1. Confidence boosts productivityIn over 20 years of field research, the most important factor...
With expenses on the rise and income on the downturn, it makes good business sense to keep your eye on the bottom line. But, as companies of all shapes and sizes strive for maximum impact with minimum outlay, experts are concerned that the current focus on saving money could lead...
Forklift truck engines naturally pick up dust and dirt from the surroundings and floor – causing poor fuel economy, reduced reliability and high engine wear. What can be done?You wouldn’t think something as tiny as dust could stop a forklift in its tracks, but it does. Dirty engines get choked...
Good quality tyres moved 14% more pallets in a single shift. We all like a bargain... especially in tough times. The trouble is that paying less can actually cost more in the long run... Take tyres. They are all much the same, right? WRONG! In a recent, wide-ranging and rigorous study...
