A closer look at fleet management practices

摘要

When times were good, lift trucks and their associated costs didn't inspire much scrutiny. These warehouse workhorses chugged along, dropped in and out of the maintenance bay, and were replaced every so often by newer, shinier models. Lately, as many savvy warehouse/DC mangers have keenly noticed, current business conditions tend to reward those who apply a magnifying glass to each and every nook of their operation. According to Scott McLeod, president of Fleetman Consulting, an independent forklift fleet management company, fleet management practices are about due for their moment in the spotlight.