Efficiency is the key to improving profitability no matter what industry you operate in. The more efficient a company’s processes are, the higher the revenues it can generate. But if the company continues losing money due to inefficient processes, the risk of eventually going out of business increases significantly.
Almost all businesses, especially manufacturing or warehouse companies, require cost-efficient solutions for handling heavy loads, equipment, and materials. While once most material handling tasks were conducted manually, the rising safety concerns and reduced productivity have made many business owners switch to ergonomic equipment movement systems by Hovair Systems.
However, investing in top-notch material handling equipment is not enough. Here are a few tips that outline how you can get the most out of your heavy load handling systems to maximize efficiency at your company.
Tip #1- Use Suitable Tools For the Task at Hand
Even if you possess an extensive fleet of material handling equipment, not having the right tools or not knowing which ones to use at each stage of the process could lead to reduced efficiency.
Moreover, what if you’re using pallet jacks but need many people to move the loads when you could’ve made the task easier, safer, and cost-effective with air-caster material handling solutions? Don’t waste spare resources when they could be utilized elsewhere.
Using the right material handling equipment will also reduce the chances of injuries or fatalities, which will further help boost morale and improve productivity.
Tip #2- Manage Traffic in the Facility
Pallets, forklifts, and automated guided vehicle systems are the automobiles, and the lanes in your facility are the roads. Poor traffic management increases the chances of accidents and bottlenecks.
Managing traffic in all aspects of the facility will profoundly affect your facility’s productivity and efficiency. Creating separate lanes for objects that need to be stored and those that need frequent retrievals is a great way to keep the traffic flowing. Make sure everyone in the facility understands and adheres to all the rules to optimize the benefits of this tip.
Tip #3- Train All Employees Regularly
Tip #3- Train All Employees RegularlyEmployees must know how to use the material handling equipment to enhance efficiency. Schedule regular mandatory training sessions for the entire staff so that the operations continue working seamlessly, even if some staff members are unavailable due to illness or vacation.
Keep everyone aware by displaying easily readable signage and sending out refresher tips and other helpful resources to keep pertinent information easily available to them at all times in case they don’t have access to the handbook.
Tip #4- Maintain all Material Handling Equipment Regularly
No matter how top-notch your material handling equipment might be, maintaining them properly will help prolong their life. Designate a team to check all the material handling equipment thoroughly frequently.
Lack of maintenance can turn fully functional equipment into a dangerous, time-wasting one. Proactive maintenance proves economical in the long run because the repair work doesn’t escalate into a major problem that could lead to significant downtime.
Investments in maintenance are as crucial and beneficial as dollars spent on high-quality material handling equipment by Hovair Systems. If you need advice, feel free to give us a ring at 1-800-237-4518. Experts with years of experience in moving heavy loads are always here at your disposal.
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