Practical Approaches to Implementing Robotics in Warehouses
The use of robotics in warehouses has become increasingly popular. According to GlobeNewswire, the warehouse automation market is expected to reach $36.4 billion by 2028. These numbers shouldn’t come as a surprise. Warehouse robots can help boost efficiency, cut operational costs, increase inventory management accuracy and more. Businesses that take advantage of this technology can gain…
Best Practices of Warehouse Efficiency
Efficiency is crucial for warehouse growth and success. If you own or work in a warehouse, you can boost productivity and reduce operational costs in many ways. You’ll need to assess your current operations, measuring how well you’re performing and how to improve. From there, you can implement efficiency strategies to take your operations to…
New Internship Program Supports Nazareth Prep
Burns Industrial Equipment is proud to be a first-year Internship Business Partner with Nazareth Prep School in Sewickley, PA. We are honored to support their mission of shaping students’ futures through hands-on learning in all aspects of the forklift business. From shadowing our sales team to seeing our technicians in action, our intern gains insights…
The Ultimate Guide to Technological Advancements in Warehousing
As a warehouse owner or operator, ensuring smooth and efficient daily procedures is always a top priority. Embracing new technologies is one of the best ways to achieve optimization. However, successfully implementing these innovations requires you to take a few considerations into account. In this comprehensive guide, we explore some of the latest technological advancements…
Importance of Warehouse Safety and Warehouse Design
A well-designed warehouse ensures material handling, fulfillment and storage processes are smooth, efficient and accurate — all while keeping employees and goods safe. A productive, logical layout that facilitates the movement of products throughout a facility can also prioritize safety and ensure workers have the space to move and operate equipment with minimal risk. Learn…
Burns Industrial Equipment Celebrates 30 Consecutive Years as a Yale Dealer of Excellence
At Burns Industrial Equipment, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, industry-leading expertise, and innovative material handling solutions. This year, we are honored to announce that we have been awarded the Yale Dealer of Excellence distinction for the 30th consecutive year! A Legacy of Excellence The Yale Dealer of Excellence award is one of the…
How Automation Can Improve ROI
As customer demands rapidly change and workforce shortages rise, businesses need innovative warehouse management solutions that maintain operational efficiency while keeping costs low. Automation and robotics can be key to improving productivity, ensuring employee morale, boosting customer satisfaction and managing expenses. Upfront spending for automated solutions can be high, but when these solutions are implemented…
Electric vs. Gas-Powered Forklifts
When you manage a busy warehouse or material handling operation, choosing the right equipment is crucial for getting the job done efficiently, safely and at the right cost. Electric or gas-powered models have unique considerations and are best for different applications. Each has its strengths, but they also come with some considerations that might not suit…
Common Forklift Accidents and How to Avoid Them
As a warehouse owner or worker, maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment is important, especially when your team uses equipment like forklifts. Applying safety protocols and proper forklift maintenance prevents workplace injuries and keeps your operations running smoothly. Facilities that use powered industrial trucks should follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) safe forklift operation standards — however,…
How to Become a Certified Forklift Operator
Forklifts are serious industrial tools that, when used safely, improve productivity in warehouses and other industrial settings. To pursue a career as a forklift driver in Ohio, West Virginia or Pennsylvania, you’ll need certain skills and qualifications. Forklift certification courses provide the overviews and assessments necessary for safe, efficient forklift operation. This post will discuss…
Industrial Sustainability and GEM Cars
For businesses looking to go green or simply save costs, electric industrial cars can be a promising solution. These low-speed vehicles (LSVs) combine cutting-edge electric technology with the flexibility to serve a wide range of applications. They can be used to transport goods across large companies, shuttle personnel or perform utility tasks in industrial settings….
Why Choose a GEM Low-Speed Vehicle Over a Golf Cart
Low-speed vehicles (LSV) and golf carts are often top choices when considering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. However, their uses differ — golf carts aren’t street legal, so they limit you to private settings, like college campuses or golf courses. On the other hand, you can drive Burns GEM electric vehicles…
