Surely, you'd like to see the shopping carts parked in the back of the parking lot return to the entrance of your store. A truck full of products on roll containers has just arrived. Moving all those heavy carts, from A to B, is a time-consuming and physically...

Over the past decade, the retail industry has undergone a significant transformation, which has been predominately driven by convenience and high demand. A pivotal moment in the retail sector has been defined by the rise in emerging technologies, which have changed...

Air travel has slowed dramatically. Over the past few weeks, commercial airlines have radically reduced their passenger operations due to international travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Some key airport sectors that have been affected are...

The rapid rise of global e-commerce in areas such as online retailing combined with high urban density and elevated customer expectations for shorter delivery times had led to a shift in the way companies measure success. To meet customer demands within e-commerce and...

How often do you think of hospitals? Many would say, never, apart from where many of us start-out and, most probably, where many will spend their final days, too. But in recent times, we have thought about hospitals more times than we would like. It’s no secret that...

The retail industry, like many other industries, is rapidly transforming. Today’s consumers want proximity, speed and convenience, which has caused the retail sector to incorporate advanced technologies and innovative equipment to meet customer-driven demand. For many...

When it comes to the new coronavirus, good hygiene seems to be our best line of defense. A good regimen should be applied to both your personal hygiene and how you clean surfaces, utensils, appliances and equipment. The coronavirus, like many respiratory viruses, is...

It’s no secret that forklift-related incidences in the workplace have adverse effects for all parties involved. On the one hand, these incidences result in hefty finical penalties which are incurred by the employer, and on the other hand, the same incidences can...

A poorly designed workplace leads to worker fatigue and frustration. It decreases the quality of output and productively. To make matter worse, it unnecessarily exposes your workers to the risk of injury. However, there is a solution, and it's called Ergonomics....

Last month, we showed the world the new MD1000, an electric tug like no other! Not only does the MD1000 give customers flexibility with regards to usage and application, but it also gives customers a solution for moving four-swivel-wheel carts. The MD1000 consists of...

What is an AGV? AGV is an abbreviation for 'Automated Guided Vehicle' which are used to effectively and efficiently transfer, and transport material loads from one place to another. AGVs are automatic devices that do not require continuous human supervision or...

Logistics is about the ability of getting the right goods to the right location at the right time. This movement of goods is largely moved horizontally on carts. In the retail sector this is often done by moving roll containers from the truck to the storage space of a...