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4 Ways to Save Time, Money, and Maintain Performance

The search for the perfect forklift truck has become an unending task for supply chain operations. With so many choices, the options often blur, and distinguishing features and benefits between trucks become cumbersome.

Linde: 4 Ways to Save Time, Money, and Maintain Performance
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By DC Velocity StaffOct 30, 2020
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The search for the perfect forklift truck has become an unending task for supply chain operations. With so many choices, the options often blur, and distinguishing features and benefits between trucks become cumbersome. In addition, companies are also increasingly looking for ways to excel in efficiency by pursuing ways to do things better and faster. Supply chain operations must not only consider cost but must also look at the big picture of maintaining and increasing efficiency and productivity, as well as employee safety.

The Linde Series 346, electric truck, and Series 1219, internal combustion truck, are the answer to your warehouse needs and are the perfect addition to your operation. Offering features focusing on ergonomics, operator safety, and productivity, these trucks offer versatility for any warehouse. To learn more about these trucks and why you need them in your operation, download the white paper to the right.

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