MidColumbia Forklift Blog / Warehouse Planning

As a busy warehouse manager, you have a full plate every day. You’re moving products in and out, managing a crew, and thinking about safety and efficiency in your warehouse …

If the supply chain challenges of the last 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that optimization matters. For busy warehouse managers in the Pacific Northwest, the right warehouse configuration …

For busy warehouse managers, choosing the right forklift is essential. It goes beyond lifting capacity and tire type, though. You have to consider your physical workspace to keep things optimized …

Pedestrian safety is a major concern for any business operating with forklifts. While proper training of operators and pedestrians can help reduce risks, some safety managers want more peace of …

If you manage a warehouse or distribution center, you know even small productivity gains can increase profits and give you a competitive edge. When you're ready to invest in new …

For companies moving high volumes of product through their warehouse, it can be easy to take your pallet racking for granted. However, this racking needs to be treated like your …

For people outside of material handling and warehousing, most forklifts appear to be essentially the same. But for those inside of innovative warehousing businesses, the different types of forklifts are …

Your business counts on a fleet of forklifts to move products and materials reliably around your facility. You need a material handling equipment dealer that you can depend on for …

If you’re in the warehousing business, you know that it can be a high-risk working environment. Risks go beyond heavy equipment, however. The constant wear and tear on your pallet …

No matter the size of your warehousing operation, maintaining compliance with local and federal fire codes is crucial. By ensuring you meet standards set by OSHA and your local, municipal, …