November 28, 2016
If you are managing a large-scale business, chances are you are well acquainted with the manufacturing and distribution process. However, there are some business-owners who may not fully understand what all of that entails. Operating a warehouse distribution center is an entirely different operation altogether, separate from the front end of any business. While…
November 24, 2016
At Douglas Equipment, we have more than 60 years of experience helping our customers obtain the right material handling equipment for their unique needs. We’ve worked with a broad range of clients over the years, whose work involves the full range of application conditions – from posh hotels to gritty industrial factories. In our experience,…
November 17, 2016
In order to maximize efficiency, you always need the right tool for the job at hand. This principle applies across the board, but never more so than when it comes to forklift attachments for drum handling equipment. Get the wrong piece of equipment, and you’ll simply be wasting time and eating into the effectiveness of…
November 14, 2016
Create a Space Just for Your Equipment Many factories and warehouses may lack the space to store the proper material handling equipment they really need. So they may use the most convenient thing available to them. Some might even get creative and use a rolling chair to get the job done. While a start-up…
November 10, 2016
When you’re looking for the right type of equipment to move your material whether it’s heavy-duty item or large quantities, it’s imperative that you get the right kind of material handling equipment, less you end up spending more time trying to complete a task due to fumbles and other unfortunate mishaps that can occur during…
October 20, 2016
Whether it’s called a pallet hand truck, a pallet jack, or a pallet truck – all commonly used names – this is one of the most useful material handling devices ever created! If you’re shopping for a pallet truck though, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of models available. Where should you begin?…
October 18, 2016
When managing a warehouse, the most reliable assets you’ll have in your warehouse are your employees. But like any valuable asset, if you don’ t take care it, or in this case them, they won’t be able to fully take care of your business. Keeping your warehouse running like a well-oiled engine is key to…
September 13, 2016
Anyone who manages a warehouse has a lot to keep track of. For some businesses, materials flow in from all around the world, and arrive at one receiving dock. Items flow out in the other direction, from the shipping dock to anywhere in the world. Now, the warehouse itself will have maintenance issues that…
September 8, 2016
The best way for a business to run smoothly is for it to identify inefficiencies and address them quickly. The economy is a volatile environment, which means you simply cannot afford to let inefficiencies eat into your profits. The main culprit for inefficiencies in manufacturing and warehouse operations come via material handling equipment – either…
Buying your casters wholesale rather than retail is an excellent idea, but it is important to remember that not all wholesale distributors are created equally. While the prices are higher with retail outlets, due to the need to hire salespeople and maintain a sales floor, one of the things that people like about retail is…
