Elise Schafer

Elise Schafer is assistant editor of Food Logistics.

New Tools Aid With CSA 2010 Compliance

E-logs, speed trackers, GPS capabilities help carriers avoid BASIC violations.

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Take The Alternate Route

Shipping by rail and intermodal controls costs, takes trucks off highways.

HIGH SPEED: Rite-Hite’s FasTrax FR High Speed-High Performance Door is the energy efficient way to handle tough cooler and freezer applications.

Save With The Right Warehouse Door

New doors can pay for themselves in two years.

VARIETY PACK: Multi-temp trailers, such as Carrier Transicold’s Vector 6600MT, allow distributors to deliver a variety of products within one truck by splitting the trailer in up to three temperature zones.

Sustainability And Safety Drive Multi-Temp Trailer Trends

An increase in electric standby, CO2 refrigerant and temperature tracking telematics are among the trends to watch in 2011.

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Leasing trailers allows you to take advantage of the latest temperature monitoring technology on the market.

Leasing: The Ownership Alternative

Fleet leasing allows businesses to focus on their customers, not their trucks.

MINI MOVERS: Miniload AS/RS, such as Dematic’s Multishuttle, are ideal for retrofitting applications because they don’t require rack supported buildings.

Getting An AS/RS Makeover

DCs revamp their existing facilities to include AS/RS technology equipment.

STICK TO THE SCHEDULE: Whether lift truck maintenance is done in-house or contracted out, sticking to the maintenance schedule can go a long way in keeping your fleet in tip-top shape.

Easy Maintenance By Design

Lift truck manufacturers are designing features to make PMs simpler.

LIFT TRUCK TIP: Look for models with safety systems that sense instability and correct it to prevent tip-overs.

Durability, Safety Boost Forklift Productivity

The newest models display improved electrical components and tip-resistant technology.

DURABILITY: Strength is an important feature to consider when choosing racks. Some racks can last up to 20 to 30 years, however, forklift damage can compromise the durability of the frame.

Narrowing Down The Right Rack

Key considerations to take into account when purchasing a new racking system.

GOING PAPERLESS: Rather than printing routes, turn-by-turn directions and route stops are transmitted from the back-office to the driver via onboard computers.

Solving The Transportation Puzzle

Software solutions coupled with onboard computers improve routing efficiency.