Finance Why does warehouse inventory data accuracy matter – and what can you do about it? Why does warehouse inventory data accuracy matter – and what can you do about it? Gian Schiava assesses the necessity of data accuracy. Read Article
Economy Small packages – big impacts E-commerce has changed the nature of logistics, and companies must adapt to accommodate increasingly smaller orders. Read Article
Finance Hidden aspects of TCO The proportion of businesses purchasing forklift fleets with their own funds is getting smaller and smaller throughout Europe. In recent decades we have seen the rise of many financial constructions designed to liberate capital funds, and the guiding concept used most today may well be ‘Total Cost of Ownership’ (TCO). However, not all the costs that you are going to incur during the lifetime of the trucks are easy to see. Or even quantifiable. Gian Schiava becomes a ‘materials handling Sherlock Holmes’ to reveal these secret costs. Read Article
Finance Less is more Lowering your stock may sound like a negative measure for your service levels, but it can yield more than you think. Your Eureka reporter Gian Schiava discovers the opportunities that proper stock management can create and how inventory costs relate to cash flow. Read Article
Case Study Forklift truck distributor supports customer’s fight for recovery Tallers Domènech, an official distributor of Cat® lift trucks and warehouse equipment, is celebrating 50 years in the industry by supporting a strong local company in its efforts to return from bankruptcy. Gay Sutton explains. Read Article
Finance Financing materials handling equipment: interview with a specialist A premium manufacturer like Cat® Lift Trucks understands that designing and producing a large range of forklift and warehouse trucks is just part of the deal. It must also provide a vast number of added products and services, such as efficient spare parts supply or fleet services. One popular service is that of financing materials handling equipment. Gian Schiava talks to DLL, a specialist in this field. Read Article
Finance Are mergers and acquisitions the best road to growth? Mergers and acquisitions have been much favoured as a means to achieve growth and increased market share and the materials handling industry has been seeing a new wave of consolidation. What factors should companies – as well as customers and investors – look for on the way to a ‘commercial marriage made in heaven’, Ruari McCallion asked. Read Article
Finance Choosing a stock control system for financial success A warehouse is organic. The forklift trucks, the people, the goods… It is a wasps’ nest that is continuously mutating, with goods flows constantly arriving and leaving again. The logistics manager must ensure optimum control and guidance. This means an invisible stock control system is indispensable. Without the right IT resources this simply cannot be achieved. Read Article
