Articles

December 3, 2024

Looking for lean, in all the right places

As worker shortages and consumer migration to on-demand buying online continue, more companies are embracing automation, making it critical to first eliminate wasteful steps and allocate resources correctly to optimize operations.

November 19, 2024

Carolina Handling assists Hurricane Helene relief effort with donations of money, equipment, time

On September 27, Hurricane Helene tore through Carolina Handling’s territory, causing extensive damage in Western North Carolina, the upstate region of South Carolina and central Georgia. With elite service at our core, Carolina Handling associates sought opportunities to help.

November 4, 2024

Don’t let motive power be an afterthought in the dynamic world of material handling

Forklift battery system maintenance is equally as important as scheduled maintenance of brakes, tires and hoses. A proactive plan for managing motive power is a critical component in maximizing the lifetime of assets.

September 26, 2024

In search of partners, not product sellers

Manufacturers and distributors are being more proactive in the face of an unpredictable marketplace, and they are looking for partners, not product sellers, to help them make informed decisions.

August 23, 2024

Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway

The logistics of moving thousands of pallets of donated food with manual equipment, or no equipment at all, is overwhelming to hunger relief organizations, many of which are run by a small staff or volunteers. That’s where material handling companies like Carolina Handling can help.  

August 6, 2024

Automation improves productivity, but also safety, job satisfaction and turnover

In addition to bottom-line benefits such as higher productivity and increased profits, automated solutions have inherent benefits such as less physical exertion that leads to increased personal safety, greater job satisfaction and less staff turnover.