November 2018
Inventory Management Strategies for Overstuffed Warehouses
Solus Group Debuts Industry Resource Pages, Shares Plans for Future Entries
Forklift Prices Are Rising in the United States; So Is Demand
Lift trucks are getting more expensive, reports the news service Forklift Action. Several leading forklift brands announced price increases set to go into effect November 1.
In a statement to Forklift Action, the companies attributed higher price tags to "steadily increasing costs from freight providers...and the ripple effect of recently imposed tariffs on steel, aluminum, and durable goods."
Winter Outdoor Work: Safety Tips for Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors can’t take the whole winter off. However, cold weather can create all sorts of safety problems for electricians — especially those who work outdoors, or in unfinished construction projects that lack heat.
Using Load-to-Truck Ratios to Predict Shipping Costs
Executives use all sorts of metrics to plan for changing supply chain costs, but the load-to-truck ratio is often the first warning sign of upcoming rate fluctuations. The truck tonnage index, fuel pricing trends, and past rates can all help shippers plan for future costs, but the load-to-truck ratio tends to be a leading indicator; after all, it most directly measures capacity and demand against one another.