General Manufacturing

General manufacturing industry application with Toyota electric pallet jack loading product on trailer.
Industry

Industry Overview

General Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is the engine of innovation and productivity, transforming raw materials into finished products that fuel the economy. 

Manufacturing facilities operate in fast-paced environments that demand precision, efficiency, and safety at every stage of production. To meet these demands, companies rely on robust material handling equipment and tailored solutions that optimize workflows, ensure employee safety, and maintain cost efficiency.

Toyota IC cushion tire forklift in general manufacturing warehouse.
Pain Points

Industry Challenges

Addressing the industry's challenges, ProLift provides equipment solutions designed to support and advance your short- and long-term business objectives.

Safety

  • High-speed operations and heavy loads can create dangerous conditions, increasing the risk of accidents.
  • Limited floor space can make it difficult to maneuver equipment or optimize workflows, especially in facilities with high production volumes.

Total Cost

  • Balancing the need for advanced features with budget constraints can be a challenge for manufacturers.
  • Limited floor space can make it difficult to maneuver equipment or optimize workflows, especially in facilities with high production volumes.

Economic Life

  • Continuous, heavy-duty use often accelerates the aging process of forklifts and other machinery.

Productivity

  • Unplanned equipment failures disrupt production schedules, leading to costly delays.
  • Difficulty finding skilled operators or maintaining staff can slow operations and put extra strain on existing employees.

Services

  • Delayed access to maintenance or replacement parts can extend disruptions and impact overall productivity.
  • Balancing the need for preventive maintenance without disrupting production schedules can be difficult in high-demand facilities.
Forklift operator driving a Toyota forklift loading product on to pallet racking.

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