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Summer is nearly here, and restaurants and other food vendors are ramping up to meet the needs of people enjoying the warm weather. That means more food and drinks are distributed, demanding more efficiency to get the job done. Before restaurants and bars can serve patrons, their supplies need to get to them, which is where you come in. Along with proper training, here’s the moving equipment your team needs.  Hand Trucks for Stacking Boxes The classic hand truck is a workhorse in the material handling industry. It can do a variety of tasks with ease, from moving boxes of food and drinks to supplies, such as cutlery. It’s easy to stack boxes from the delivery truck and wheel them into place. From restaurants to food stands, convenience stores to shared commercial kitchens, moving boxes by hand would be slow and inefficient. With a hand truck, it’s easy to get more work done in less time than moving one box at a time. More people are likely to eat out during the summer...

Indoor sports facilities benefit their communities in many ways. They provide athletes with a place to keep their skills sharp during off-seasons, recreational teams with a spot to host tournaments, and coaches with a space to hold boot camps and training sessions. With so many literal and figurative balls in the air, these facilities need to stay organized and efficient. Whether you oversee a community center or a privately owned athletic complex, check out these three tips for optimizing your facility’s storage.  Score Points with Extra Space Even if your building has a few spare closets or a storage room, you might need more space as your business expands. Fortunately, by equipping your team with hand trucks with a weight capacity of 500 pounds, you can store bulky pieces of equipment outside of your facility. Since the right moving equipment makes it relatively easy to retrieve and return equipment, your team doesn’t have to be limited to the built-in storage ...

When we think of material handling, we often picture industries where moving cargo is the name of the game, such as moving companies or delivery services. However, managing heavy materials is an important part of countless industries. Businesses across industries can benefit from evaluating their material handling equipment. Since material handling tools play a huge role in the safety and efficiency of their operations, choosing the right equipment can help businesses thrive. Here’s what to look for when choosing new equipment, and three types of businesses that can benefit from better material handling tools.  What Does “Better” Equipment Look Like? Different industries can benefit from specialized pieces of equipment, but great material handling tools have a few things in common. High-quality tools should be: Equipped with innovative safety features Made from durable materials like aircraft-grade aluminum Relatively easy to repair and upgrade Here are three types of...

Conventions often require a significant amount of setup, and having the right tools can help clients or vendors set up more efficiently. With the right material handling equipment made available, such as the classic hand cart , you can help make the job of setting up the convention much easier. Which material handling tools should you keep on hand at your convention center? The Classic Hand Truck Is Your Go-To Workhorse The classic hand truck is a workhorse in the material handling industry. Hand carts are easy to use, too. Stack boxes of supplies, decorations, or any other small items on the hand truck, tip it back, and wheel the items where they need to go. With a weight capacity of 500 pounds, the classic hand truck will be your go-to material handling tool in your convention center. Eliminate Team Lifts with a Heavy Duty Hand Truck Instead of moving large tables or decorations with a team lift, tying up two people, you can make the setup process faster by providing...

Running a community farmers market is challenging. You have to coordinate vendors and determine the location of individual booths while ensuring vendors get their products to their stalls on time before opening. Depending on the setup, you might even need to erect an event tent. With the right material moving equipment , you can help your vendors set up and dismantle their booths and move inventory safely and efficiently. The Classic Hand Truck Handles a Variety of Items The classic 2 wheel dolly is a workhorse, helping you move anything from vendors’ supplies to signs or other small items. It’s a highly versatile material handling tool that can be loaned out to vendors in need. Having at least one extra 2 wheel dolly on hand can make quite a few situations vastly easier. Instead of carrying a single box by hand, it’s easy to stack boxes and wheel them to where they need to go quickly and efficiently. With a 500-pound weight capacity, the classic hand truck is essential in...

Fulfillment centers play an integral role in countless industries, so it’s important for them to operate at a high level. Overseeing a fulfillment center involves keeping track of many moving parts, so if your business is lagging, it’s important to figure out the cause of your team’s struggles. After all, receiving shipments efficiently, maintaining an organized facility, and sending out orders on schedule starts with reliable team members and quality equipment. Here’s what to know about a few common fulfillment center pain points and how high-quality hand trucks can solve them.  Shrinkage Due to Damaged Products The goal of every fulfillment center is to have no shrinkage whatsoever, although a little over 1% is considered the average. While this amount of product loss might not sound like much, it can severely affect a company’s bottom line and ultimately impact customer satisfaction and professional relationships. Fortunately, reliable equipment can help fulfillm...