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How to Improve Loading Dock Efficiency

Loading and unloading freight plays a crucial part in the overall transportation process. Inefficient dock procedures can lead to higher transportation costs, slower delivery times and customer dissatisfaction.

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How to Improve Loading Dock Efficiency

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  1. How to Improve Loading Dock Efficiency atlanta.proliftdoors.com

  2. Loading and unloading freight plays a crucial part in the overall transportation process. Inefficient dock procedures can lead to higher transportation costs, slower delivery times and customer dissatisfaction. 

  3. Prioritize equipment maintenance • Regular maintenance insures equipment will be working properly. Making sure levelers and forklifts are operational will lead to far less frequent delays. atlanta.proliftdoors.com

  4. Use RFID technology • Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) allows you to track individual products, pallets and shipments. atlanta.proliftdoors.com

  5. Separate forklift traffic • Accidents create delays. Unnecessary pedestrian traffic where forklift drivers are operating can lead to accidents – whether it’s from a distracted driver or a careless worker, forklifts should have lots of room to operate. atlanta.proliftdoors.com

  6. Guide trucks to the dock • A lot of time can be wasted waiting for a driver to line up a trailer. Use wheel guides, bumpers, reflective guides and mirrors to help drivers approaching the dock door.  atlanta.proliftdoors.com

  7. Implement light communication systems •  Putting lights on top of the dock doors that indicate truck status can tell a manager whether a trailer is being serviced by a lift truck or sitting idle. atlanta.proliftdoors.com

  8. Update security measures • A large portion of company theft occurs during the shipping process. Freight can be particularly vulnerable at a dock when a truck is left unattended. atlanta.proliftdoors.com

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