Misused, under/over-utilized, and non-maintained fleets are what nightmares are made of for a fleet management company! A shadowy figure lurking in every warehouse, intent on taking advantage of operations, procurement, and fleet management departments alike. This Halloween, we wanted to share with you a few fleet management horror stories that emphasize some issues that have...Read More

“You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it.” – Albert Einstein I have spent a lot of time in casinos. The casino floor was my office, and I spent the first decade of my career working in the industry. My duties ranged from doing taxes, to wooing VIP’s, and all sorts...Read More

Navigating Your Supply Chain Challenges Everywhere you look, there are supply chain issues. Bottlenecks, component shortages, you name it! Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are struggling to keep supply up with demand, and now your material handling operations are paying the price. During the best of times, you could expect lead times of 12-16 weeks for...Read More

I hear it every day. I hear it on phone calls, in board rooms, on foundry floors, and in the C Suite. No matter the industry or the organization, the response is shockingly similar. Daily the question is posed and daily I am reminded of why our insight is needed and in demand. “What is...Read More

“If you challenge conventional wisdom, you will find ways to do things much better than they are currently done.” Bill James, Godfather of Sabermetrics. As a diehard Cleveland Browns fan*, I was ecstatic when I heard that the Cleveland Browns hired Paul DePodesta as their Chief Strategy Officer. Did you know that this man, the inspiration behind Jonah Hill’s...Read More

Recently, there were two articles in the local paper about companies being fined by OSHA, one involved lift equipment. Let’s face it, forklifts and other material handling equipment can be a hassle.Read More

The buzz phrases in today’s material handling industry are “Lowest Cost of Ownership”, “Most Energy Efficient” and “Greatest Productivity”. We all believe these are great attributes to have attached to your future MHE purchase.Read More

Twenty years ago, the potential customer / vendor award process was strictly based on cost and deliverables. Today that award process has expanded to include BWC records, financial stability scores, and a facility tour.Read More