Don’t forget the basics
Smart and effective material handling does not start with buying forklifts for your warehouse.
Every warehouse or MH-system can be described as illustrated.
The costs associated to warehouse logistics, storing and handling material does not add value to the product, but will always increase the final cost. Warehouse executives and managers would agree that attention to their warehouse logistics and operations is highly important to their bottom line. The goal of keep track of logistics of their warehouse is to store and handle the right products, at the right time to minimize total costs.
An added 30-60% to final product price
Warehouse logistics or the handling of materials heavily accounts for the majority of the end-price of a product. Today it is estimated that 30-60% of the final price of goods is directly related to the cost of materials handling.
Storage and Handling costs
Total costs for a Materials Handling system in the following parts:
| Space or Rent | 65% – 75% | |
| Warehouse staff | 20% – 25% | |
| Equipment | 5% – 10% |
Equipment in other words forklifts, play a minor role when it comes to the total cost. However, with the right system, the right method and the right forklift, total costs to your operations can be dramatically decreased.
Atlet is a material handling equipment manufacturer focused on providing innovative custom designed solutions and support dedicated to reducing costs and delivering a competitive edge to our clients.
Atlet improves the customer's profitability by offering easy-to-use, ergonomic products that include full service and support.
