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Finding and retaining employees is a challenge…especially in a manufacturing environment.
The Manufacturing Institute found that 22% of skilled manufacturing workers (2.7M employees) are retiring over the next decade.
Plus, industry growth will require companies to add 700,000 skilled employees during this same time. This means the manufacturing industry needs a total of 3.4M workers and will fall 2M workers short.
What if you could ease the pain of staffing shortages by using automation?
There are many ways to retain qualified labor and reduce turnoverÂ
- Redirect existing workers to value-added tasks by deploying robotic solutions for repetitive tasks.
- Utilize operator assist systems and telematics to reinforce best practices and simplify required checklists.
- Use lift truck solutions with advanced ergonomics to help reduce musculoskeletal problems related to repeated operation.
Automating repetitive, turnover-prone tasks is a clear fix to shore up productivity in the face of a shaky workforce... but what workflows should you delegate to robots to reap the greatest benefit?
- Receiving stagingÂ
- Truck unloading
- Staging to storage
- Sequencing of parts
- Storage- Put Away
- Stretch wrapper to outbound staging
- Trailer loading
- Trash runs
Robotic technology solutions can cut direct labor cost and reduce the reliance on a workforce by automating high-volume, repetitive tasks. In a manufacturing setting, there are many areas that can benefit from automation.Â
YOUR JUST-IN-TIME OPERATION IS EFFICIENT, BUT IS IT RESILIENT?
Manufacturers need resiliency achieved through simplicity, flexibility, speed - and yes, some strategic stockpiling and redundancy.
Keeping production lines flowing in manufacturing requires precise handling of materials at the right time and without interruptions.
How can you optimize workflow and maintain steady production?
- Embrace technology to automate repetitive tasks
- Maximize uptime with equipment engineered to help reduce maintenance
- Deploy multiple carts in a series to minimize trips
This white paper outlines five lift truck strategies that can help balance efficiency and resiliency to help protect business continuity.Â
TURN YOUR BIGGEST HEADACHES INTO OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturing trends and technologies will reshape the factory floor. To compete and meet demand, you must be agile or face extinction.
Space constraints
Supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to store more inventory and critical components on-site. As a result, these manufacturers are exploring innovative solutions to save space and increase shop floor utilization.
Want to optimize your capacity?
- Go vertical to take advantage of existing unused space
- Use narrow aisles to achieve greater overall space utilization
- Evaluate lift truck power options to increase capacity of existing area
Limited capital budgets
Limited capital for new equipment can affect all aspects of your operation.
How can you better manage tight capital budgets?
- Right-size your lift truck fleet with a fleet management plan
- Establish an appropriate maintenance plan to help extend useful life of your equipment
- Evaluate leasing programs for lift truck acquisition needs
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Safety
Manufacturing is among the top industries for workplace injuries.
Need help to improve employee awareness and reduce incidents?
- Use telematics to track lift truck access and provide training alerts
- Implement automated solutions and redirect workers to more value-added tasks
- Evaluate whether forklift operator assist systems can help increase awareness and minimize risk in your facility
corporate responsibility
Manufacturers are early adopters of technology but meeting the ever-increasing demand for greener processes still remains a challenge.
Want to reduce the environmental impact of your operation?
- Embrace innovative power sources in your materials handling equipment
- Utilize telematics to help monitor and maintain optimal efficiency Â
- Develop a recycling plan for by-products of your operation
Take Control With Game-Changing Industry Solutions
Maximize production capabilities with reliable solutions that deliver.
Narrow Aisle
ORDERÂ PICKER
Designed to combine exceptional quality, superior performance and enhanced operator comfort.
Narrow Aisle
REACHÂ TRUCK
Do more than humanly possible to overcome the challenges in your operation.
THREE-WHEEL
STAND UP
Maneuver tight spaces in your facility with this easy-to-maintain truck.
VERY NARROW AISLE
TURRET TRUCK
Help optimize storage capacity and efficiently retrieve pallets.
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