For example, the way in which a warehouse is laid out and the routes that materials handling equipment takes between order picks and/or put-away will have a substantial impact on the amount of energy used at any site. By simply mapping the best routes around a warehouse for replenishment and order picking tasks, notable manpower, energy and forklift fuel economies can be quickly achieved.

On 13th November the companies will host a free-to-attend seminar at Proteus’s Birmingham offices and will feature a mix of presentations and panel discussions.