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Industry Overview

Retail

Efficient distribution and warehousing are the backbone of the retail industry, ensuring products are delivered to stores and customers on time. 

The fast-paced nature of retail requires streamlined operations to manage high inventory turnover, seasonal demand fluctuations, and diverse product categories. Warehousing and distribution centers must maintain speed and accuracy while minimizing costs to meet consumer expectations for quick and reliable delivery.

Equipment Solutions

Core Electric Forklift Core Electric Forklift

Core Electric Forklift

Electric Walkie Pallet Jack Electric Walkie Pallet Jack

Electric Walkie Pallet Jack

Order Picker Order Picker

Order Picker

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Pain Points

Industry Challenges

Addressing the industry's challenges, ProLift provides equipment solutions designed to support and advance your short- and long-term business objectives.

Safety

  • High-speed operations, crowded aisles, and heavy equipment increase the risk of accidents.
  • Collisions and improper operation pose safety risks to employees and goods.
  • Repetitive tasks and heavy lifting can lead to worker injuries and lost productivity.

Total Cost

  • Finding and retaining skilled workers is increasingly difficult, especially during peak periods. High turnover rates add to training and recruitment costs.
  • Poor storage planning leads to higher costs for additional warehouse space or reorganization.
  • Managing returned goods adds extra handling, processing, and storage costs.

Economic Life

  • Constant operation in high-demand environments accelerates equipment depreciation.
  • Mismanagement of equipment can shorten its lifespan and increase replacement costs.
  • Lack of preventive maintenance leads to unplanned downtime and reduced asset life.

Productivity

  • Meeting tight delivery schedules for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores.
  • Warehouses must adapt to surges during holiday seasons, promotions, and new product launches, straining resources and workflows.
  • Inefficient picking, packing, and shipping processes slow operations and impact delivery schedules.

Services

  • Limited access to responsive maintenance services disrupts operations and delays schedules.
  • Poor inventory tracking systems result in stockouts, overstocking, and delayed shipments.
  • Legacy technology systems and lack of integration prevent real-time decision-making and optimization.
Forklift operator driving a Toyota forklift loading product on to pallet racking.

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