According to a new report by Forkliftaction News, 2023 may have ended with solid order books, healthy balance sheets and positive earnings for most of the major materials handling manufacturers, but the sector still faces significant challenges in the coming year.
“The materials handling industry has overcome significant hardships in the past few years, and both suppliers and end-users have shown resilience, flexibility and innovation. Those qualities may well be called upon to navigate through the year ahead,” reports Allan Leibowitz.
The global report gathers insights from materials handling experts, including associations MHEDA, MHI, and UKMHA, to share the biggest challenges for the industry going into 2024 and some practical advice for the future.
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