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FOOD & BEVERAGE


On the Yale MO series of order pickers


standard truck hydraulic oil and lubricants can be replaced with food-grade equivalent products as a special option to help customers meet food safety regulations. Another option is Yale Vision which offers real-time telemetry truck data for traceability. It can record and display information to give a real-time view of truck and operator utilisation. This can provide transparency and accountability throughout the order fulfilment process. Yale pedestrian powered pallet trucks and


stackers, such as the MP16 pallet truck, can be available with a zinc-coated frame. This is ideal to provide increased resistance to corrosion in working environments where there may be brine, fish, or water. Ideal in cleanliness concerned industries such as food and beverage.


HAVING THE RIGHT WAREHOUSE TALENT Retaining and attracting staff is important to support busy warehousing operations. Providing workers with ergonomic, comfortable, and safe warehouse equipment that can help to improve working conditions, facilitate their work, and protect them from potential hazards, can help support staff retention. One example is the ergonomically designed


Yale MS20XD Platform Double Stacker, designed to work in harmony with the operator. It can be specified with a choice of three operator compartments to meet requirements. Businesses can specify a truck


with a foldable platform, a fixed platform with side enclosure, or a fixed platform with rear enclosure. The chassis design offers easy access for the operator and provides optimal load handling and manoeuvrability to support operator productivity. Different drive modes to suit different


operator skills help operators to feel confident when operating the truck. As consumer demand continues to drive


high stock levels, this truck can also support operations. It can load two pallets at once, with short forks, saving time and reducing costs. It can be used for the range of loading, unloading, crossdocking, and ergonomic lifting applications in beverage logistics and retail distribution operations. It also performs well in congested areas, such as busy warehouses or loading bays.


MULTIFUNCTION EQUIPMENT TO OPTIMISE COSTS Where food and beverage businesses are keen to optimise operating costs, consolidating a materials handling fleet can be a cost-effective exercise. They should look for equipment that has flexibility. For example, can the same truck be used to transport goods directly from trailer to the first levels of racking, or used to stack shelves and feed production lines? The Yale MS20XD Platform Double Stacker’s


working flexibility enables it to take on a multitude of roles within the warehouse logistics chain, which may help reduce unnecessary equipment costs, keeping items


moving and encouraging productivity thanks to its ergonomic design.


EQUIPMENT OPTIONS TO SUIT OPERATION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Some food and beverage operations have specific requirements that require more specialised materials handling equipment. A range of additional options is available with


the Yale MS20XD, for example, which means it can be tailored to meet specific operational needs, such as a cold store option for food and beverage applications, multipurpose clamp options, forward and reverse alarms, as well as different battery options. An optional feature available for Yale electric


counterbalance trucks and VNA machines operating in the beverage industry, is keg clamp attachments, for use with beer or whisky kegs.


EXPERT CONSULTATION A wide range of Yale warehouse equipment is well placed to support highly efficient warehouse operations in the food and beverage industry as it continues to face new challenges. Yale Lift Truck Technologies works closely with


a network of independent local dealers to support businesses in the food and beverage industry. With their industry insight, local knowledge, and intralogistics expertise, Yale’s dealer partners provide consultation to help identify the right mix and type of trucks for an operation.


Yale Lift Truck Technologies www.yale.com


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