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28th Jun 2019
Material handling has evolved over the years to the extent that we have different types of equipment for different tasks- both simple and sophisticated.
However, the key question that should guide your acquisition of any material handling equipment should border on three key areas - efficiency, cost, and safety.
In today's article let us take a look at why, in some cases, the cart is always the best option for some of the simple tasks.
Easy Customization
Not all warehouses are built the same and therefore some tasks require a unique set of equipment.
In certain scenarios achieving these tasks using sophisticated material handling equipment is not efficient since they provide a very minimal customization leeway. And this is where the good old cart wins especially when you find a manufacturer willing to design one to meet your needs.
The ability to customize your cart gives it a more ergonomic functionality that can fit a specific task. Normally this enables your workers to derive maximum comfort during even the most strenuous tasks.
In the end, they will get to perform their tasks much faster and efficiently which is good for productivity.
Cost Minimization
One major expense that normally eats into the profits of your business is the operational cost associated with material handling equipment.
For instance, in order to ensure your trucks are in top shape, you need to schedule periodic maintenance and also incur costs to run them on a daily basis.
However, if you go for the cart that has a simpler design with few move-able parts your maintenance costs will be reduced by a great margin.
Carts are also cheaper when compared to other material handling equipment like forklifts which have a very steep cost of acquisition thanks to their sophistication.
Improved Safety
The simplicity of material handling equipment is a major contributor to the safety standards in a warehouse.
If your day to day tasks can be done much better with a cart then go for that option.
A major reason for that is that you will see to it that the common accidents due to forklifts are completely eliminated.
It is estimated that up to 100,000 people are killed in warehouses due to forklift-related accidents.
Material handling carts provide a safe environment for your workers to work which also means less downtime and therefore improved productivity.
Therefore you should carefully audit the needs of your warehouse and ensure you go for much simpler equipment like carts if they are suitable for the job than the more sophisticated options. Carts will give you the opportunity to customize them to fit the demands of the nature of your material handling tasks. They are cheaper to operate which is good for the bottom line and they are also much safer to use compared to forklifts.
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