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Check back often for the latest news and material handling industry updates from Shoppa’s Material Handling. This includes Shoppa’s Culture, Warehouse Automation, Lean Management, Forklifts and Equipment, and Parts and Service!
Are Sweepers Scrubbers Truly Worth the Investment?
In the world of industrial cleaning, facility safety is a top priority for businesses. Commercial and industrial floor cleaning equipment has gained significant popularity for its ability to deliver exceptional results. But the question remains: Are floor sweepers and...
Why Pallet Rack Inspections Matter
In the intricate realm of supply chain, maintaining the safety and condition of your racking equipment is vital to ensuring seamless operations and safeguarding employees. Practicing regular inspections on your pallet rack systems and keeping things up to date ensures...
High-Speed Door Safety for Your Operation
Having a safe and efficient loading dock is crucial for warehouse and distribution center owners and operators. High-speed warehouse doors emerge as unsung heroes, playing a pivotal role in optimizing operations, ensuring safety, and enhancing overall efficiency....
The Power Behind Lithium Technology
With the rise of sustainable mobility and environmental consciousness, lithium has become a buzzword in the material handling world. Lithium power sources can be found in several everyday products, such as electronic devices, electric vehicles, and energy storage...
Shoppa’s Mid America Honored with 2023 Toyota President’s Award
COLUMBUS, Ind. [March 18th, 2024] – Toyota Material Handling (TMH) announced Shoppa’s Mid America (SMA) is a recipient of the annual President’s Award for 2023, which recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America who perform at the highest level in...
The Power of Visual Management in Material Handling and Supply Chain
In the complex world of material handling and supply chain operations, any delay, inefficiency, or mistake can have a domino effect throughout the entire system, impacting productivity, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, the bottom line. Recognizing the importance...
Shoppa’s Toyota Intralogistics: A Strategic Methodology
In today's interconnected warehouse environments, organizations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to overcome complex challenges and achieve optimal productivity. Shoppa’s recognizes this need and has developed a strategic methodology that integrates the...
Intralogistics and Material Handling Trends in 2024
As every industry responds to its respective disruptions, new intralogistics trends and modern tools emerge annually to help organizations stay ahead. Shoppa’s, always at the forefront of innovation, offers comprehensive understanding of the trends that will become...
Section 179 and How It Can Save You Money
For businesses that heavily rely on material handling equipment and machinery, purchasing and maintaining these assets can add up to significant costs. However, if you are not already taking advantage of Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code, you might be missing...