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When you’re ready to buy a new forklift, it’s important to know what you’re doing. Finding the most productive, cost-effective machine requires specialized insight because you must evaluate a variety of factors, from height and weight capacity to the technologically advanced attachments. That’s why it’s important to find a reputable dealer, who can help you find a forklift that meets or even exceeds your expectations and requirements.

Toyota has long been at the forefront of developing new technologies designed to rely less upon fossil fuels. From Toyota forklifts to other types of construction equipment and automobiles, Toyota has been developing new batteries, fuel cells, and energy solutions as part of a joint corporate effort to constantly reduce carbon emissions and as part of the company’s long-term goals of being able to build products that operate off of 100% renewable energy sources.

When you’re running a business, good inventory management can make a huge difference in your company’s success. Knowing what you have, where it is, and what’s moving in and out of the warehouse makes it easier to do business, in part because you’ll be able to fulfill orders more efficiently. Good inventory control also allows you to order intelligently, keep accurate accounts, and even prevent fraud. What’s more, when your inventory is well-managed, you’ll be able to provide better customer service, which leads to customer retention.

No matter how well-equipped you are, at some point you’ll be in the market for a forklift replacement. When the time comes, whether you’re buying new or used, you’ll want to make sure you’re purchasing the right forklift to meet your needs. Do your homework before you ever visit the dealer, and ask yourself these questions.

Your warehouse is the heart of your business, so operating it efficiently is crucial to your business’s success. In order to maintain productivity, you must know each step of every process in your warehouse, have a firm grasp on your inventory and be able to rise to the challenges of supply chain requirements and compliance regulations.