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Material handling costs can be a top concern for industrial warehouse operation managers, and equipment expenses can be particularly challenging to navigate. “By implementing safe, ergonomic and efficient material handling solutions, productivity levels can increase, resulting in improved throughput,” said Scott Alexander, vice president of sales at LiftOne, a Charlotte-based provider of material handling solutions.

Material handling costs can be a top concern for industrial warehouse operation managers, and equipment expenses can be particularly challenging to navigate. “By implementing safe, ergonomic and efficient material handling solutions, productivity levels can increase, resulting in improved throughput,” said Scott Alexander, vice president of sales at LiftOne, a Charlotte-based provider of material handling solutions.

Today’s industrial warehouse operation managers must do more with less amidst the explosion of e-commerce and mounting industry pressures. “The industrial warehouse manager is forced to evolve from what was once a traditional wholesale fulfillment model to a niche retailer, needing to achieve perfection on the first attempt,” said Gijo George, director of strategic accounts at LiftOne, a Charlotte-based provider of material handling solutions.