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Businesses are expected to deliver faster, reduce operating costs, improve sustainability and cope with ongoing labour shortages, all while... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-warehouse-automation-reduces-waste-in-2026) 1 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Zero Muda 5 practical ways to improve visibility across retail distribution sites Summary Good visibility is essential when operating material handling equipment in busy retail and distribution environments. Blind corners, high racking, pedestrians and other vehicles can all... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/5-practical-ways-to-improve-visibility-across-retail-distribution-sites) 2 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Forklifts / Automation AGV vs manual forklifts: which is right for your operation? In warehouses and manufacturing facilities, the forklift is at the centre of daily operations. But as automation becomes more prevalent, many businesses are asking a critical question: should we... 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[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... 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