Toyota material handling

Online shopping – or e-commerce – has taken the retail industry by storm, with some sources predicting that by 2040, almost 95% of all shopping will be at least in part facilitated by e-commerce. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has also resulted in fewer visits to brick-and-mortar shops, with...

Warehouses are dynamic hubs of activity where space utilisation is really important. There are two main reasons why warehouses run out of space: success and inventory management mistakes. When products are selling like hotcakes, you need more room to store them. On the other hand, overbuying or holding onto obsolete...

The rise in mega warehouses designed as major regional distribution and storage centres in South Africa is changing the way goods are moved within these buildings – and the buzzword is automation. Robots and machines are increasingly taking on many of the monotonous tasks in warehouses that have traditionally been...

Telematics is technology that combines GPS systems and onboard vehicle diagnostics to record and transmit vehicle data such as utilisation of the machine and operator, speed on impact, location, forklift functionality and operation. This helps companies in the material handling industry to have sight of the functionality of machinery, boost...

Operating warehouse equipment safely is of utmost importance to ensure the well-being of employees; to prevent accidents and to maintain efficient operations. As warehouse equipment includes a range of tools, material handling equipment, and technologies that are used to facilitate various tasks within the warehouse; our blog focuses on the best...

Over the past few years, Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment SA that sells forklifts and related solutions, has seen a steady increase in demand for battery-operated equipment. Typical market growth has been sitting at between 2% and 3%, mostly due to customers shifting from traditional internal combustion...

Transitioning to electric forklifts may come with higher upfront costs due to equipment and infrastructure investment costs, however, the long-term benefits and return on investment make it a worthwhile consideration in all warehouse applications. Electric forklifts with lithium-ion batteries offer several cost-saving benefits over the long run, namely: Reduced Fuel...

Sustainability is a top priority within warehousing operations and many warehouses are seeking innovative solutions to reduce and minimize their environmental impact. Toyota Material Handling, leaders within the material handling industry are renowned for its commitment to eco-friendly practices. With a range of eco-friendly solutions, Toyota Material Handling (often referred to as Toyota...

Forklift training can play a crucial role in increasing awareness of sustainability amongst warehouse employees. In this article, we’ve set out how proper forklift training, which includes a focus on the environmental impact of warehousing, will not only educate your warehouse employees, but influence compliance and sustainable warehouse practices and...

Forklifts have evolved over the years. Numerous features including safety features are now standard on modern forklifts with the goal of safeguarding forklift operators, bystanders, the environment, and operational performance. In this article, we’ve outlined the typical characteristics of modern forklifts and explained how our Toyota Forklift’s 8FBE series has...