Topic: Lift Trucks

A panel of industry experts across different areas of the supply chain provided a detailed overview of market trends and themes this week in a session at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE annual conference, which was held in National Harbor, Maryland.

From extreme temperatures, odors and fumes to repetitive movements, heavy vibration and loud noise, the toughest industries on earth demand a lot of workers. With few skilled forklift operators available, even the best-run operations struggle to hire and hold on to operators in such challenging environments.

Despite disruptions, the logistics industry is known for its resilience.

A properly equipped forklift can save you headaches — and money. But with every operation running differently, it’s tough to nail down what “right” looks like. Go too light on the specifications and you might pay for it in downtime and repairs. Go too heavy and you’re burning cash on extras you don’t use.

Hamilton Beach optimized its new distribution center with electric lift trucks and high-density racking, reducing product damage by 80% and doubling e-commerce efficiency while advancing warehouse sustainability and safety.

Winners were announced by MHI’s CEO John Paxton during MHI Industry Night.

The cold chain is a vital component of America’s food supply, with up to 70% of consumed food passing through cold storage. Maintaining proper temperatures is essential to prevent spoilage, making efficiency in cold and frozen storage operations critical. The right material handling equipment plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations, ultimately determining success in preserving food quality and reducing waste.

In this Making the Case, we explore the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries in the warehouse and DC, highlight the benefits of replacing lead-acid batteries and/or combustible engines, and prove that LIBs are no longer in the “early adopter” phase.

This e-book, created by the material handling experts at Toyota, will help you make sure your operation is effective and safer for your operators and customers, so you can focus on your supply chain.

Using 100% genuine Toyota parts and service is essential for maintaining peak forklift performance, and the new MyToyota Store e-commerce site makes it easier than ever to find Toyota-approved parts and accessories.

This video showcases Toyota's donation of a Purdue-themed forklift to Purdue University's Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, enhancing student learning and innovation.

This video highlights Adient Global's partnership with Toyota Material Handling to implement SEnS Smart Environment Sensor® and SEnS+ Smart Environment Sensor Plus™ across their fleet, enhancing safety and efficiency with advanced pedestrian detection systems.

In April, the two North American providers of material handling solutions will be unified into one company under the name Toyota Material Handling North America.

Learn key warehouse performance metrics and lift truck strategies to optimize capacity, speed, accuracy, and employee retention.

Toyota’s Integrated Electric Pneumatic Forklifts offer the power and rugged durability you expect from our internal combustion models, now in an all-electric solution.

The Toyota Core Electric Forklift is a compact, four-wheel electric lift truck designed for efficient and sustainable performance in indoor and warehouse applications.

There’s always opportunity to improve on the productivity, safety and all-around usefulness of all types of lift trucks and accessories. Here’s a sampling of some of the latest advancements.

New survey finds supply chain operations view reducing emissions as an important goal for their companies, though only 17% have fully electrified their fleets.

New study reveals lift truck utilization insights and explores fleet purchasing, maintenance, and management trends.

We are thrilled to announce that we were able to grant Maddox’s wish at our annual CEO for the Day event, where he and his family were greeted with a big, warm welcome from Toyota Associates. We are grateful that we get to play a part in helping so many deserving children and their families!