What do warships have to do with forklift trucks? For Kero Uusitalo, these two vastly different vehicles have shaped his working life – combining his childhood dreams and an enduring passion for design.As a boy, he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father who was an officer in...
From Amazon and eBay to ASOS and Deliveroo - e-commerce has revolutionised our shopping habits. Nowadays, all it takes to get books, clothes, and the latest gadgets delivered directly to our front doors, sometimes even on the same day, is a couple of thumbs and a smartphone.Given such convenience, it...
The current economic boom has manufacturers scurrying to keep up with demand. Steere Enterprises, which makes advanced air induction systems for global automakers, runs its factories hard, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its management examines every detail to ensure processes run smoothly and continuously.While manufacturers typically fine-tune...
The world emits a lot of carbon dioxide – about 37 billion tonnes a year. But what if we could capture some of that CO2 before it reaches the atmosphere and do something useful with it instead?Engineer Florian Möllenbruck has set his sights on making this vision a reality. After being...
The world is going through a fundamental transformation, which is changing the way we live, work and think. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is ushering in dramatic change and giving rise to a future filled with exciting opportunities and new challenges. Together, governments and businesses must find solutions to society’s most...
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...
