IEN: What is the future of fleet management providers and third-party logistics vendors in plant floor material handling operations?

Eck: Lift truck fleets are the one key area that companies identify for cost savings. Third party logistics providers, like Yale Fleet Management, offer customers a reliable partner that thoroughly analyzes current operations and identifies areas for immediate cost savings. Typically, Yale Fleet Management will provide at least 15% cost savings the first year, and improved productivity over the life of the relationship.

IEN: What innovations are there in the lift truck industry?

Levine: The trend right now is toward ac-powered lift trucks. Yale's outstanding line of products include ac-powered trucks that offer our customers reliability and serviceability, and feature the latest in lift truck technology to meet our customers' demanding applications. (For more, click here.)

IEN: What progress do you see in meeting safety goals?

Chance: Yale's Forklift/Pedestrian Safety Resource Guide addresses safety issues. For more, click here.