Logistics & Materials Handling Blog

In this blog, we’ll explore Rough Terrain Forklifts (RTFs) also known as all-terrain forklifts. We’ll delve into their essential features and diverse applications to help you understand why they are the perfect machine for handling challenging environments and demanding tasks.

Operator fatigue in the forklift industry refers to the state of tiredness, weariness, or sleepiness that can impair a forklift operator’s ability to work safely and effectively.

In the workplace, this is a significant concern due to its potential to cause workplace accidents and injuries.

Warehouse materials handling equipment (MHE) constitutes the backbone of logistics operations, among which Pallet Stackers and Reach Trucks each offering unique advantages tailored to operation demands. Selecting between a Pallet Stacker and Reach Truck requires careful consideration of your business needs to ensure optimal alignment with the intended lifting requirements of your site.

In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of understanding what the Fulcrum Point is and where it is located on a forklift. For forklift operators this is critical to and prevent accidents and injuries from an unbalanced forklift.

Are you new to forklifts or just need a quick refresher?

Welcome to our guide of forklift terminology, where we’ll cover the basics of what you need to know about forklifts, including:

In this post, we’ll showcase elevating work platform units that are specifically designed to operate on slopes and inclines whilst also discussing some essential safety tips for safe operation.

In this post we breakdown and examine the costs associated with hiring a boom lift.

In this post we answer some key questions on the process undertaken to obtain a forklift licence whilst also providing information as to which type of licence an employee may need.

Effective supply chain management is crucial for the success of any business, and an integral component of this process is efficient warehousing.

In Australia, where logistics plays a significant role in the economy, adopting best practices in warehousing can provide a competitive edge.

This article will explore five warehousing supply chain management best practices.

Warehouse design is a critical factor in ensuring the efficiency and productivity of logistics operations, and a well-designed warehouse can have a significant impact on a company’s bottom line.

In this post we briefly examine five steps to effective warehouse design that can help optimise operations.