Retail Fulfillment Solutions
don't sacrifice safety for productivity
Fulfilling batch orders is time-consuming and labor-intensive. And with tightening timelines and the increasing need for order accuracy, efficiency is more critical than ever in retail distribution centers.
With delivery times shrinking and free shipping becoming an expectation, speed and agility are imperative to meet deadlines and keep costs down.
And if you're responsible for keeping retail operations stocked, you have to be just as nimble. If your stores don't have the inventory customers are looking for, they will go somewhere else.
What if you could improve productivity up to 200% just by picking a different forklift? You need experts at optimizing your retail distribution. Give us a call to see how we can help.
REtail Industry CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
With more and more orders coming in and increasing demand for rapid delivery, it's a struggle to keep up.
Growing Number Of SKUs
Ensure you have the right racking systems and have optimized space in your warehouse.
Fulfillment & Distribution
Small and large batch orders are time-consuming, labor-intensive and complex:
- Implement automation and robotics to put away and retrieve products faster
- Move repetitive tasks to machines to allow employees to focus on value-added tasks
Physically Demanding & Unappealing Work
We're all feeling the pinch with labor shortages. But they can be offset by using:
- Comfortable and ergonomic equipment
- Offering ongoing training to increase engagement and job satisfaction
Cost Pressures & Decreasing Margins
Retails can no longer rely on alleviating margin pressure just by cutting costs. It's time to look for new solutions.
- Lithium-ion batteries have a useful life up to 3 times longer than lead acid which reduces charging time and energy usage
- Right-size your fleet to spend less on maintenance
Things To Think About...
- How much productivity time is being lost changing or recharging your equipment batteries?
- Can you add more SKUs and stay in your existing space by changing equipment and aisle width?
- What are ways to reduce administrative costs and extend the useful life of equipment?
- How can you reduce operating costs to stay competitive while increasing margins?
Best Equipment For Retail Fulfillment
Maximize capacity
Get the stability and operator confidence you need to access higher storage locations and take advantage of unused cubic space with the Yale Very Narrow Aisle Turret Truck.
- Operate in aisles as narrow as 56” and pick up to 622” high (52’)
- Minimize sway at height and increase operator confidence with rigid mast
- Achieve optimum through-the-mast visibility
- Take quick action if truck needs lowered using exclusive Emergency Lowering with Fork Traverse
- Automatically steer along desired path with wire guidance option
Maximize capacity
Get the stability and operator confidence you need to access higher storage locations and take advantage of unused cubic space with the Yale Very Narrow Aisle Turret Truck.
- Operate in aisles as narrow as 56” and pick up to 622” high (52’)
- Minimize sway at height and increase operator confidence with rigid mast
- Achieve optimum through-the-mast visibility
- Take quick action if truck needs lowered using exclusive Emergency Lowering with Fork Traverse
- Automatically steer along desired path with wire guidance option
Pallet Trucks
An enclosed end-rider pallet truck can accommodate eight pallets per cycle, which could be just the efficiency gain you are looking for.
Order Pickers
Multi-Layer Order Pickers Speed up fulfillment time and maximize your storage space potential with the right equipment.
Robotic Equipment
Reduce operating costs by up to 70% by automating repetitive tasks. Increase your throughput, reduce accidents caused by human error and save money on labor costs.
Narrow Aisle Forklifts
Get even more out of your retail warehouse with high-density stacking. These forklifts can squeeze into the narrowest aisles with ease and help you fulfill orders faster.
Automated Conveyors
Reduce labor, operational expenses and fulfillment cycle times. Automated conveyors require half as much space as manual-operated machines and use 50- 70% less energy than other automated systems.
Support You Can Count On
Not sure where to start? Contact us today to turn your challenges into opportunities for growth.
News & Announcements
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