WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS BUSINESSES FACE A WORLD OF CHALLENGES…

…which is why we’re here to help you cut complexity across your waste management, material handling, cleaning and hygiene. Helping you keep goods moving, people safe and costs down.

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INTERCONNECTED ISSUES FOR WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS BUSINESSES

With economic, environmental and politically driven pressures piling on for warehouse and logistics managers, it’s time to take control of productivity, health and safety, and sustainability with joined up, durable systems.

PRODUCTIVITY

Percentage of managers concerned about maintaining productivity levels in the warehouse. Measurable health, safety and sustainability initiatives are vital, but they must boost effectiveness. There’s no space for downtime during implementation*.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Over half of workers have suffered from musculoskeletal disorders, with MSDs more likely to happen in sectors including Manufacturing and Transportation and Storage*. Providing equipment to help move heavy loads can reduce injury and, therefore, the impact on the bottom line.

SUSTAINABILITY

Percentage of warehouse and logistics businesses that say customer pressure is pushing them to improve the sustainability of their operations. 66% have won new business as a result of strong ESG practices, but two thirds are troubled by the complexity of the solutions they aim to implement*.

WHAT COULD POOR QUALITY CLEANING, HYGIENE AND WASTE SOLUTIONS BE COSTING YOUR BUSINESS?

Financial​

Protecting profitability is crucial, but shortcuts and cheap deals can cost warehouse and logistics operations over the long term. Environmental and HSEQ managers must look for savings by choosing durable products, that need replacing less often, whether that’s for waste management and recycling, material handling or cleaning and hygiene.

Productivity​

Almost 3,000 hours of labour are lost every year due to poor productivity practices. Plus, workers take on average 3 sick days every year, which can cost a business with 100 employees around £35,000/year. As 80% of germs are spread by hands, a focus on hygiene is key to reducing the sick days that kill productivity.

Safety​

With 64% of employees responsible for moving heavy loads at work, the warehouse and HSEQ manager’s role is heavy work, indeed! Although legal requirements are stringent, securing employee compliance can be an uphill struggle. Seeking advice on product solutions to support behavioural change can make all the difference.

Environment​

More than 80% of warehouse and logistics businesses have goals and targets in place to support environmental programmes. However, 60% state that the cost of providing sustainability solutions, whilst managing the complexity of these solutions, and a lack of human resources to implement them, are serious challenges.

TIPS AND INSIGHTS TO KEEP YOUR FACILITY MOVING

In the face of increasing pressure to be faster and leaner, how can warehousing and logistics businesses maximise efficiency and sustainability without increasing costs? Read our tips and insights to help meet your challenges head-on.

1/5 of companies face a lack of leadership support on sustainability

Securing buy-in for sustainability initiatives can be tricky. When parcel giant DPD reported on the tangible financial and environmental impact of introducing Slim Jim® Recycling Stations to key depots, recycling improvements proved sustainability added significant value.

See how DPD unlocked budget

Choosing the right waste management systems

Modular systems allow your facility to install bins that improve recycle rates without disruption to productivity and effectiveness.

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Stop labour inefficiencies costing your business 

Support employees by helping them move around your facility faster with material handling that drives productivity.

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How to select hand hygiene for each area of your facility

92% prefer touch-free soap and sanitiser dispensers. Prevent germ spreading by placing the products people like where they need them.

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BUY BETTER. WASTE LESS. 

Take a look at our product recommendations especially selected to support the challenges faced in warehouse and logistics facilities.  ​

Every product featured in the range is durable by design, so you can look after your workers’ health and safety while protecting productivity and your bottom line. Over the long term.​

From material handling solutions, including our adaptable and heavy-duty range of trucks, to multi-stream recycling and waste management systems, like the Slim Jim® Recycling Stations, and washroom dispensers and consumables that workers choose to use, these joined up solutions help you cut complexity.

BRUTE® CONTAINERS​

MANAGE AND COLLECT WASTE MORE EFFICIENTLY​

Help your team drive waste efficiency more productively and safely than ever. The iconic BRUTE® colour-coded containers are as strong as their name suggests. Built to last, they’re now made to move too, with the introduction of the new Wheeled BRUTE®, which moves loads 5x more easily. Its ergonomic design protects warehouse and logistics teams from injury.

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SLIM JIM® RECYCLING STATIONS

DURABLE RECYCLING SOLUTIONS

These effective and space-efficient recycling systems are modular to allow your facility to make changes without disruption to productivity and effectiveness. Available in all-in-one bundles or customised stations, they can be the key to dramatically increasing recycling rates in your warehouses, helping you meet environmental targets, and make financial savings associated with waste disposal.

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AUTOFOAM WASHROOM DISPENSERS

TOUCH-FREE HAND HYGIENE​

Offering great cost in use thanks to concentrated dosing from hygienically sealed refills that minimise wastage, the AutoFoam dispensers are an ideal choice for multiple warehouse and logistics touchpoints. With an automatic, touch-free action that’s preferred by users, the soap dispensers offer a safe hand clean for bathrooms, whilst sanitiser dispensers are a solution people want to use in the warehouse and back-office spaces.

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TRUCKS​

IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH TRUCKS DESIGNED TO MAKE MOVING MATERIALS EASIER AND SAFER​

When high productivity matters, every second counts. Improve workflow with our range of durable trucks that have your workers’ backs. Ergonomically designed to make tasks like loading and unloading easier, this range of trucks is highly manoeuvrable to help protect against injury. Look out for a range of options: from platform trucks to high capacity tilt trucks.

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BRUTE® CONTAINERS​

SLIM JIM® RECYCLING STATIONS

AUTOFOAM WASHROOM DISPENSERS

TRUCKS​

* Please find all the sources for the stats on this page at: www.rubbermaid.eu/en/sources

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