Manufacturing journalist, TR Cutler recently contributed a feature article in the current issue of Manufacturing Outlook magazine discussing the process of switching from fork truck environments to fork truck free environments as an essential strategy during COVID-19. Read more here.
According to Cutler, with social distancing here to stay, carts are safer when equipped with quality components that require little or no maintenance and repairs. Top tier delivery carts are more reliable for delivery than fork trucks and require reduced human interaction. As fork truck free manufacturing plants grow, Lean Manufacturing principles are expanding.
Industrial carts can be pushed, pulled in a train, and are able to turn in tight spaces. They can also link to complimentary vehicles like tuggers and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). At a time when fewer people can be on the plant floor making repetitive runs with fork trucks, cart delivery is both a viable and efficient alternative. Safe return to work strategies have to look at mitigation processes for excessive interaction. Fork Truck free is a reasonable first step.
Jacket Media is the parent company of Manufacturing Outlook e-zine. The publication highlights current manufacturing trends.
About TR Cutler, Inc.
Thomas R. Cutler is the President and CEO of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based, TR Cutler, Inc., the largest manufacturing communication firm worldwide with four dozen industry experts and thought leaders on staff. Cutler is celebrating the 21-year anniversary of the Manufacturing Media Consortium.
During COVID-19 Cutler is advising manufacturers, industrial leaders, supply chain professionals, and C-level executives how to best navigate Q3 2020 and beyond.
Cutler has authored more than 7,000 articles for a wide range of manufacturing periodicals, industrial publications, and business journals. Cutler is the most published freelance industrial journalist worldwide, and more than 4200 industry leaders follow Cutler on Twitter daily at @ThomasRCutler.
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