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Planning is key to effective materials handling   Equipment selection is a major consideration in the movement of items in various processes and throughout the supply chain and has the potential to make or break an operation’s effectiveness. According to Devan Govender of Smith Power Equipment, the authorised distributor of Baoli materials handling equipment in South Africa, there are many considerations when choosing a forklift or reach truck that go far beyond the price and current application of the equipment. Factors such as future growth, product expansion, underfoot conditions and production hours can play a significant role in machine selection. Furthermore, weather and...

The evolution of the forklift truck as we know it today was not merely two or three of the best designs combined into one perfect piece of machinery. This evolution was a succession of various transformations among periods of change faced by the world. From the very beginning, the forklift truck has continuously altered in terms of form, power options, specifications, size and technology to meet the ever-growing and changing demands of the world. The origins of forklift trucks date back to the late 1800s. The forklift truck was born out of necessity and started out by being made of...