Although SKU counts are expanding and other market forces are impacting logistical strategies, beverage distributors are increasingly looking at equipment changes to gain a competitive edge. One of the more visible changes is the trend toward bulk (dry-box/dry-van) bodies and trailers.
Among the challenges in the shift to bulk bodies and trailers is that many delivery locations do not have dock facilities. Adding a liftgate that uses an electro-hydraulic powered platform to move loads between the trailer/body floor and ground level is the preferred solution. Spec’ed and maintained properly, liftgates can deliver benefits like increased productivity, reduced product damage and fewer driver injuries.