It is the long term reduction of a customer's total material handling
costs resulting in increased material handling efficiency via a planned
replacement program which optimizes the economic life of the equipment.
Consider this fact: "An independent survey of 500 companies revealed
that only 6% of the respondents knew the maintenance cost-per-hour of
each lift truck in their fleet. Only 25% of those surveyed reported having
an information system that even tracked the labor and parts by lift truck."
What are some of Mid-State Industrial Services fleet management benefits?
Your company will enjoy
the most "productive" segment of a lift truck's life cycle
at the "least" cost during its period of use.
Ergonomics will make operators
more productive
Downtime will be drastically
reduced
Enhance company profits
by reducing excessive or unnecessary maintenance costs on material
handling equipment...
The 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 Rule Still Applies
On average, over the life of a forklift, only 20% of its cost is ownership.
Approximately 80% of total forklift costs are operating costs.
Lets Explore Some Ways to Reduce Your Costs...
Consider
These Questions
How many forklifts should you have?
How old is your fleet?
How are you collecting forklift maintenance data?
How can you reduce fuel costs?
What are your projected operating costs?
What options would reduce your costs?
Accumulators?
Customized Tires?
Side shifters?
Back up alarms?
Maintenance-free batteries?
Parts Cost
Manage Your Parts Costs
Fleet Modernization- Older trucks need more parts which can
be hard to get and more expensive.
Standardize the Fleet
Inventory Consignment-pay only as you use them!
Use a single source for your parts purchases
Repair kits - Use complete packages and do the job right
the first time!
Use Remanufactured parts when possible- they cost less then new
parts
Train Your Operators
Focus On Your Operators
Train your operators
- It's the law and trained operators are more effective,
safer, and reduce operating costs! Pay attention to ergonomic issues such
as seats, lights, cabs, levers and other issues that directly impact operator
effectiveness. Control operator access assigns operators to specific units;use
electronic security key systems. Use abuse reduction options such as impact
detectors and battery discharge indicators with lift interrupts.
Mid-State Industrial Services Fleet Management
When should a lift truck be replaced?
How much does it cost to operate a lift truck?
What are the criteria and resulting benefits of a planned replacement
program?
The above information is provided to give you an overview of the process and some
questions that need to be considered. If you are interested in the next step, please
Contact Us for a summary of qualifiers and recommendations you can expect from the Mid-State Industrial Services Fleet Management Team. One of our representatives will then contact you within 24
hours to discuss your specific needs. Thanks for your interest in our Fleet Management
Program!