Lift Trucks & AGVs

Demand for Warehouse Space Will Stay Strong in 2018, Report Says

January 24, 2018

A combination of factors will come together in 2018 that will result in strong investor appetite for logistics real estate, according to CBRE.

Opinion: New Material Handling Tech Must Embrace Human Ergonomics

January 16, 2018

Jess Gilland, Crown Equipment, Material Handling & Logistics contributor

In the quest to increase productivity in material handling and manufacturing environments and be more responsive to the changing interests and expectations of the consumer, companies are increasingly embracing new technology.

Global Material Handling Sales Grew Throughout 2017, Surviving 'Brexit Slump'

January 10, 2018

Forkliftaction

It looks like global forklift sales for 2017 will remain in the six-digit range. While final figures for the year are not yet available, there were persistent reports of growth of more than 15 percent for much of the year.

These Were the Hottest Supply-Chain Technologies in 2017

January 9, 2018

Steve Banker, Forbes contributor

When it comes to new technology, development usually proceeds incrementally. But progress continues to be made on many fronts.

Holiday E-Commerce Demand Got an Early Start in 2017

December 27, 2017

Air Cargo World

The growth of e-commerce around peak shopping season is no longer a new story, and this year was no exception. But 2017’s peak season did raise some eyebrows for getting off to an unusually early start, with sales from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22 up 17.9 percent, year-over-year, according to Internet Retailer’s report on the peak shopping season.

Hiring Surges as Logistics Firms Head Into the Holidays

December 15, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Logistics companies went on a hiring spree in November to handle the holiday surge in online shopping, adding thousands of jobs picking items off shelves in warehouses and delivering packages to customers’ homes.

A Look at Supply Chains of the Future

November 21, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Conversations with supply-chain executives about the innovative technologies that are already shaping the way that product is moved to market.

Hyster Meets Brewery's Challenging Keg Line Needs

October 23, 2017

Challenge: In late 2015, a well-known craft brewery opened a second location with a 250,000-barrel capacity. From the opening, this new location encountered logistical challenges with its packaging and distribution and had distinct needs for its keg line, which was located in a small and tight space. The client looked to Hyster to recommend solutions to streamline the operation.

The Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Lift Trucks

September 12, 2017

Hyster

Driverless Robotic Vehicles Have Great Potential, But the Human Element Still Needed - for Now

July 15, 2016

EBN

In the world of material handling, the notion of "driverless-ness" has been around for 60 years since the first automated guided vehicle (AGV) appeared in a grocery warehouse. High-tech warehouse operations are already used to the sight of AGVs performing tasks such as the vertical storage and retrieval of pallets and the loading and unloading of pallets onto outbound trailers.

Lift Trucks & AGVs

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding lift trucks and automated guided vehicles (AGV) for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in lift trucks and AGVs are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of lift trucks and AGVs in the warehouse.