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More stock, higher order volumes and tighter turnaround times can create challenges around space, equipment... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-to-prepare-your-operations-for-seasonal-peaks) 1 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Zero Muda / Logistics How to reduce transport and logistics costs: 6 practical ways Summary Transport and logistics businesses can reduce operating costs by improving vehicle and equipment utilisation, reducing fuel and energy consumption, investing in operator training,... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-to-reduce-transport-and-logistics-costs-6-practical-ways) 2 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Automation Different types of AGV explained: which is right for your operation? Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can take on repetitive material handling tasks, helping businesses create more consistent flows, improve productivity and make better use of their workforce. But... 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Hydrogen-powered... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hydrogen-powered-forklifts-everything-you-need-to-know) [![Toyotoa Tonero diesel powered forklift truck in a warehouse](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/HPT%20Safety%20Blog%20Banner-1.jpg?width=365&name=HPT%20Safety%20Blog%20Banner-1.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/why-choose-a-toyota-hand-pallet-truck) 24/01/2023 Blogs ## [Why choose a Toyota Hand Pallet Truck?](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/why-choose-a-toyota-hand-pallet-truck) Hand pallet trucks are fundamental for a range of operations, however, with so much choice in the... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/why-choose-a-toyota-hand-pallet-truck) [![a toyota technician working with our T-Stream software](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Technician%20using%20T-Stream%20(1).jpg?width=365&name=Technician%20using%20T-Stream%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-hand-pallet-truck-specialist) 11/01/2023 Blogs / Our people ## [A day in the life of a hand pallet truck specialist](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-hand-pallet-truck-specialist) Shaun Simmonds, who joined Toyota Material Handling’s dedicated national team of Hand Pallet Truck... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-hand-pallet-truck-specialist) [![Toyotoa Tonero diesel powered forklift truck in a warehouse](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Winter%20Blog%20Banner.jpg?width=365&name=Winter%20Blog%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/looking-after-your-forklift-tyres-during-winter) 9/01/2023 Blogs ## [Looking after your forklift tyres during winter](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/looking-after-your-forklift-tyres-during-winter) The winter months provide a number of challenges for forklift fleet operators and taking... 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[Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/forklift-safety-training-tips-to-consider-for-a-safer-warehouse) [![forklift telematics ](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_404770686-1%20(1).jpeg?width=365&name=AdobeStock_404770686-1%20(1).jpeg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-forklift-telematics-can-benefit-your-fleet) 30/11/2022 Fleet management ## [How forklift telematics can benefit your business](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-forklift-telematics-can-benefit-your-fleet) Investing in forklifts and maintaining them will cost your business money. Therefore, you want to... 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[Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/lithium-ion-battery-forklifts-everything-you-need-to-know) [![toyota traigo24 electric forklift truck carrying a pallet through a warehouse](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/blog.toyota-forklifts.co.ukhubfs180214-499-2-print%20(1).jpg?width=365&name=blog.toyota-forklifts.co.ukhubfs180214-499-2-print%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-long-do-electric-forklifts-last-and-other-faqs) 29/11/2022 Blogs / Forklifts ## [How long do electric forklifts last and 9 other FAQs.](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-long-do-electric-forklifts-last-and-other-faqs) There is a lot to think about when investing in an electric forklift truck. The right one for you... 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