As Nearshoring Takes Center Stage, So Does an AI Forklift Safety System
As the woes of the Pandemic continue to plague businesses, Mexico is fast becoming the place for nearshoring. David H. Coburn recently wrote an article discussing the increase of nearshoring, stated, “The accelerating boom in nearshoring is a big reason Mexico eclipsed China in 2023 as the No. 1 source of U.S. imports, sending more than $475 billion in goods across the border. U.S. imports from Mexico have jumped 38% over the past five years while imports from China plummeted 21%.” The reason for nearshoring is so the issue of product shortages never happens again. But, we must learn the lesson that just because manufacturing is taking place in Mexico, that doesn’t mean that nearshoring forklift safety takes a backseat as it potentially has in the past. Diligence in nearshoring forklift safety will be vital for business efficiency and productivity.
What is Nearshoring Forklift Safety?
Nearshoring forklift safety requires businesses to reduce the risk for forklift accidents. We support the continued application of forklift safety with blue lights, horns and flashing lights to warn pedestrians. However, taking the extra step of a forklift safety system can avoid forklift accidents all together with pedestrians and reduce the number of impacts with customer product or even the facility itself.
Efficiency in Forklift Safety
First, we’re not just talking about forklift safety with the traditional methods, we are discussing forklift safety systems with AI based, machine learning technology. What this means is how can you maintain the highest percentage of uptime in addition to no impacts and no damage to products and the facility itself. By implementing a forklift safety system by SIERA.AI you will use proactive technology to reduce or maybe even stop accidents and impacts from occurring.
The forklift safety system warns the driver when people or product are within its driving path. You get to set the distance for when the warning is to notify the forklift operator. If you want 10’ or 23’, you control the distance all the way up to 33’. This large distance is perfect if the forklift is moving large pipes or even hot manufactured product. We all know that people or workers are going to try to make their way around. People in Mexico or Canada will do the same thing as the US employee. Try to pass behind the forklift…quickly. When that happens and an accident occurs, work stops immediately, losing money and time for each minute. Then adding the time for the authorities to visit, and the apprehension of employees moving forward, business will ultimately move slower, costing you time and money.
Productivity in Forklift Safety
Another reason for nearshoring forklift safety is to increase productivity. The company and its teams took hours and months to design a facility for the best productivity possible. But were the forklifts taken into consideration? Productivity can be achieved with an AI based, machine learning forklift safety system by SIERA.AI. Utilizing the GPS on the forklift safety system, you’ll know where the ‘hot spots’ are at within the facility. This is critical so you can identify the area, analyze what needs to be fixed with the data collected in the forklift safety system, and correct the situation so future errors are diminished or removed.
In addition, keeping your current forklift fleet running at maximum potential is key as well. This helps to keep the forklift fleet running to or past the five year expectancy. When thousands or even millions are spent on these machines, you want to get the most from them. A forklift safety system will help you gain the most productivity from each of the machines. Using the digital forklift checklist will ensure that it is by monitoring the answers and alerting key people when a forklift doesn’t pass the inspection.
Learn more about how to keep your fleet running at peak performance whether your facility is in the US, Mexico or Canada.
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