Thanks to the resurgent global economy and the development of more e-commerce businesses, there is more business for warehouses and distribution centres. This has also increased the need for better material handling systems.
According to the Materials Handling Institute, equipment manufacturing grew by 8% last year and is forecasted to grow by 9% this year. Material handling systems cover a wide range of tools, vehicles and systems, making buying them a collective board decision. The broad categories are:
• Storage and handling equipment for holding stock during downtime; usually pallets, racing, shelving, mezzanines and bins.
• Engineered systems which may be an AS/RS or a WMS to help with retrieval and distribution of SKUs around the premises.
• Industrial trucks for moving materials and products around the warehouse; usually pallet jacks, forklifts etc.
• Bulk material handling equipment used to store materials in loose bulk form i.e. stackers and grain elevators.
With more equipment manufactured and distributed, choosing suppliers has become a problem for businesses. A poll by the MHI showed that more end users were concerned about systems being delivered on time and on budget, than the after-sales support or design and engineering expertise of the supplier.
In our opinion, every characteristic is important if it helps the customer achieve their goal which is to maximise ROI. In another poll, it came as no surprise that most end users rated their suppliers based on how they helped their business maximise ROI.
At this point, many businesses will go on the Internet to look for the cheapest deals available. You may get a low price but it won’t guarantee you’ll get a durable product that is fit for purpose. In this post, we discussed the options available and why they may not be the ideal way to find equipment.
At Monarch Shelving Limited, we consider ourselves experts in the material handling field and here are a few reasons why we want to supply your next batch of storage and handling equipment
• Monarch Shelving was founded over a decade ago and in that time, we have established ourselves as a trustworthy supplier in the North West. We can supply references from our clients across multiple industries.
• By listening to our clients over the years, we have refined our processes so that we can offer customized services to our clients.
• Our range of equipment in stock, is varied enough to cater to any storage needs.
• We stock all our merchandise on site, meaning you’ll have access to your order within a week. If you’d like it delivered sooner, contact us and we’ll see how that can be arranged.
• Working within your budget, we deliver racking, mezzanine, work benches and any type of industrial storage equipment required.
• Don’t let our location in Oldham fool you, we have grown to become a national distributor, supplying equipment as far as Glasgow and Edinburgh.
• Our dedicated site makes shopping and selecting stock straight forward. You can choose the stock you need and pay securely online. You can also contact us for enquires online or on the phone. Our support team is available to help you choose the best options for your business.
Choosing a supplier doesn’t have to be a hassle; if you follow our advice in this post. By choosing Monarch Limited, you are guaranteed to have the right equipment delivered on tie and on budget, every time.
