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May 17, 2023 · Crown Equipment explains why warehouse operations of all sizes can overcome hurdles to adopting automation and benefitting from robotics in a new e-book.
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May 8, 2023 · From real-time operational data to fleet right-sizing, lift truck telematics have a strong role to play in everything from safety to maintenance and even operator training. If at first it seems overwhelming, step back, take a deep breath and go small.
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April 14, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain offered Supply Chain Management Review a peek at the technologies it's using at a Carhartt facility in Central Ohio, including mobile robots, pallet unloaders, and more.
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April 11, 2023 · Parts Town’s distribution center was designed from the ground up to speed parts out the door while laying the foundation for growth. Take a closer look at the various areas of the fulfillment center.
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March 16, 2023 · From real-time operational data to fleet right-sizing, lift truck telematics have a strong role to play in everything from safety to maintenance and even operator training. If at first it seems overwhelming, step back, take a deep breath and go small.
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August 15, 2022 · Operations are deploying autonomous lift trucks to offset pressures like rising order volumes and the inability to secure enough skilled operators. The ironic tinge here is that even though industry needs robots, it turns out the robots need people.
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June 7, 2022 · Managing lift truck safety is daunting in today’s hectic materials handling environments, but safety-related technology is advancing rapidly, with sensor-driven solutions available that promise to avoid incidents before they happen.
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March 9, 2022 · Once considered the purvey of the far-off future, autonomous lift trucks have arrived. Here’s what they can offer.
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February 2, 2022 · Sensors must be kept clean, but safe and steady autonomous operation should minimize unplanned repairs.
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November 10, 2021 · The installation features Crown R 1000 Series DualMode reach trucks fitted with JBT Automated Systems robotics technology.
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August 19, 2021 · Not only can advances in lift truck technology provide full autonomy, but they can also make operations easier and safer for human workers.
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August 6, 2021 · Telematics helps the Chicago Tribune’s printing center operation reduce lift truck impacts by 30% and gain vital fleet information.
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June 2, 2021 · Holistic forklift safety spans training, compliance management, equipment design, connectivity, and analytics.
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April 13, 2021 · Transportation of parts and assemblies in auto plants is taking on a new look with its increasing use of guided vehicles and carts as well as autonomous mobile robots. In a word, it’s all about flexibility.
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April 13, 2021 · Advancements in lift truck telematics and fleet software can help fleet managers keep a close eye on hours of use and task environment.
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November 30, 2020 · The wholesale distributor now has 100% uptime, every single day.
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November 11, 2020 · New e-commerce site for U.S. customers offers more than 4,000 forklift parts and supplies
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October 14, 2020 · A leading auto parts manufacturer turned to AGVs using next-generation navigation and control technologies to automate lineside delivery and pickup. The result: A 73% reduction in materials handling resources and a two-year ROI.
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September 9, 2020 · There’s no time quite like peak, regardless of how long it lasts. Upfront maintenance planning is essential to making it through with as little downtime as possible. And so is ownership of the challenge by your tech teams to keep all equipment—from lift trucks to automated systems—humming when the orders never seem to stop.
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September 2, 2020 · The robotics-as-a-service model for automated lift trucks could emerge over time, but for now, leasing remains a popular option.
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