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Yale: there's nothing we can't handle. (Special Advertising Section: View from the Top).
Warehousing Management, July, 2002 by Chance, Don
Improved performance, decreased downtime and above all, meeting operational goals while reducing expenses -- these issues are at the heart of discussions at every management level, from staff meetings to board meetings.
In the warehousing industry, management is challenged to balance the increasing numbers of SKUs (Stock Keeping Unit) against the expense of expanding the brick-and-mortar facility. The focus now is on reducing aisle sizes to provide increased cube density storage. Reducing aisle sizes from 12 feet to 10 feet to as little as 51/2 feet are becoming commonplace.
Yale's electric-powered lift trucks accommodate the ever-narrowing aisle challenges that warehouse managers face. These lift trucks also incorporate energy-efficient...
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