More and more companies are relying on some form of yard management system to bolster the last mile weakness in their supply chain. Identifying yard needs and the YMS system that can address those needs is crucial to improving supply chain performance.
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KILL THE ENGINE, SAVE THE PLANET
Dec 09, 2009
Idle drivers must switch off in a jam or well all come unstuck. Less than five per cent of drivers switch off the engine when in a rush hour standstill.
Pall-Ex renews CNG fleet with Barloworld
Dec 09, 2009
Continuing a partnership that has stretched back over 10years, Pall-Ex has taken delivery of a new fleet of 40 CNG powered forklifts from Barloworld.
Jungheinrich adds further improvements
Dec 09, 2009
Jungheinrich has introduced a number of changes to its Series 4 and 5 electric counterbalanced trucks that are designed to further improve operator comfort and safety.
Black box turns white van man into golden boy
Dec 09, 2009
Latest in-cab technology signals U-turn in driver behaviour