There is a wide range of Yale® warehouse equipment that is well placed to support highly efficient warehouse operations focused on food distribution. One solution that may help businesses to optimise their operations and warehouses and overcome some of the most common industry challenges is deploying Yale low level order pickers for certain tasks.
Boost picking performance
SKU proliferation is a natural part of business growth and adapting to customer demands. However, it also ties up a large amount of stock in the warehouse, increasing the complexity and time of picking processes, reducing the available space for storage, and requiring more equipment and labour.
The Yale MO10-25 Horizontal Order Picker can help boost picking performance in high-capacity warehouses thanks to its variable lift height and different platform lift height choices.
Meet delivery expectations
Today, customers expect faster delivery times, more delivery options, more personalised service, and more transparency throughout the order fulfilment process. These expectations put pressure on food distribution businesses to improve their logistics performance, reduce errors and delays, increase flexibility and responsiveness, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Yale Low Level Order Pickers can help food distribution businesses improve their productivity, reliability, and agility. With an AC traction motor, the trucks benefit from high performance acceleration, travel speed, and braking speed, the MO Order Picker Series ideal for stop and go operations. The AC motor is low maintenance with built in thermal protection and is enclosed for protection against damage and debris, reducing downtime. As a result, these trucks can be relied on to deliver to customer requirements on time.
Adhere to food safety
Food and beverage products require special care and attention during storage, transportation, and delivery, as they are perishable, sensitive to temperature and humidity, and subject to strict safety and quality regulations.
Food safety is a critical aspect of food distribution, as any breach of food safety standards can result in serious health risks for consumers, legal liabilities for businesses, damage to reputation and brand image, as well as loss of revenue and market share. Food distribution businesses need to comply with strict safety and quality regulations at every stage of the supply chain.
The Yale MO series of order pickers offers a non-toxic food-grade lubricant as a special option to help ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Another special option is Yale Vision which offers real-time telemetry truck data for traceability. It can record and display information such as date, time, operator, and location of each picking operation, which can help to maintain optimal storage conditions, and provide transparency and accountability throughout the order fulfilment process.
Keep operators engaged
To improve labour retention, food distribution businesses should consider providing their workers with ergonomic, comfortable, and safe equipment that can facilitate their work and protect them from potential hazards.
The dependable and efficient Yale MO10-25 Horizontal Order Picker range has a user-friendly interface with a clear display panel, a multifunctional control handle with proportional lift and lower functions, a coasting function for picking operations in which the operator walks alongside the truck, and an automatic speed reduction feature for cornering stability. The foot-controlled platform allows second level picking to reduce operator fatigue, and the large, suspended platform comes with a personnel present sensor that completely covers the platform. This allows the operator to find their ideal operating position.
Choose Yale warehouse equipment for your food distribution operation
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Yale Low Level Order Pickers may help you optimise your warehousing and intralogistics operations in the food distribution industry. Our network of independent Yale dealer partners is ready to share their local industry expertise to help meet your current challenges.
