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COLUMBUS, Ind. [April 6th, 2023] – Toyota Material Handling (TMH) announced Shoppa's Material Handling is a recipient of the annual President’s Award, which recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America, during the company’s annual dealer meeting in...
Sustainability in The Material Handling World Sustainability entails the optimization of all aspects of the supply chain - from equipment and procedures to personnel and warehouse facilities - to ensure maximum carbon footprint reduction. An effective eco-friendly...
When it comes to your business, having the right equipment is essential, but the question remains: which is better, purchasing or renting equipment? All applications are unique, and it is important to evaluate your individual business needs and tailor them to your...
Do you know what inefficiencies to look for in your facility? The correct layout and usage of your warehouse is vital to the success of your business. Your facility and operation must strive to maximize efficiency to provide exceptional customer service. Below are the...
Getting the right forklift tires is an important part of protecting your investment. This Shoppa’s blog guides you through everything you need to know when it comes to buying forklift tires.
Lean Management - A High-level Overview Coined "Lean" in the 1990s, Lean Management is a philosophy based on the Toyota Production System (TPS). The objective of Lean is to eliminate everything that does not add value from the standpoint of the end user. The approach...
About ASEC Toyota’s After Sales Service Evaluation & Certification (ASEC) is a program designed to ensure quality service and reflect Toyota’s core values. It is based on the ACT philosophy (Accuracy + Caring = Trust) and focuses on gaining the customer’s trust by...
Prior to the COVID pandemic, the shift to an automated supply chain already had been trending upward. However, when the pandemic hit — and created both a labor shortage and an e-commerce boom — the trend accelerated exponentially. Along with other supply chain...
COLUMBUS, Ind. April 5th, 2022– Toyota Material Handling (TMH) announced Shoppa’s Material Handling is a recipient of the annual President’s Award, which recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America. The prestigious award recognizes the dealers who...
The story of Shoppa’s began with two old, refurbished forklifts and a man everyone knew as Slim. Slim needed a place to resell his auction treasures in Fort Worth, and Jimmy Shoppa’s army store offered the perfect venue for him to do so. In particular, Slim was...