Common Warehouse Automation Challenges and How to Solve Them

Explore common warehouse automation challenges and effective solutions to enhance efficiency, scalability, and workforce integration for long-term success.

How Vertical Lift Modules Help Warehouses Maximize Space and Improve Accuracy

Discover how vertical lift modules enhance warehouse efficiency by maximizing space, improving accuracy, and addressing labor challenges without expansion.

Warehouse Maintenance Strategy for Optimization and Uptime

Learn how preventive maintenance improves warehouse uptime, reduces downtime and lowers total cost of ownership through a data-driven maintenance strategy.

Carolina Handling Celebrates 60 Years with Commitment to Giving Back

Carolina Handling marks its 60th anniversary with a philanthropic focus on supporting children, literacy, and communities across its footprint.

How to Make Daily Huddles Useful in Warehouse Operations

Use visual management and daily huddles to create alignment, track KPIs, and empower teams with clear performance visibility and real‑time decision making.

MODEX 2026: Supply Chain Automation Trends and Partner Innovations on Display

Get insights from MODEX 2026 on warehouse automation, material handling solutions, emerging technologies, and the value of supply chain partnerships.

Why Dock & Door Equipment Is the Most Overlooked Part of Your Warehouse

Learn why proactive dock and door maintenance matters and how Carolina Handling’s dedicated Dock & Door team supports operations.

Carolina Handling is a Proud Partner of Charlotte FC

Carolina Handling is a Proud Partner of Charlotte FC, uniting two Charlotte-based organizations committed to community, culture and the future.

Carolina Handling Launches Podcast

Carolina Handling launches Handled It: The Supply Chain Podcast, exploring leadership, automation, resilience, and material handling insights.

Carolina Handling Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation, Service and Community

Carolina Handling celebrates 60 years as an integrated material handling solutions leader, highlighting innovation, automation and customer commitment.

Inside Our Lean Transformation at The Salvation Army

Carolina Handling partners with The Salvation Army to streamline food pantry operations through lean management, enhancing efficiency and volunteer engagement.

Building resiliency, preparing for future disruptions spur growth in material handling

Discover why the material handling industry is growing as businesses build supply chain resiliency with automation and data to address labor shortages.

Why Customized Automation Solutions Deliver Better Results for Your Operation

Discover why one-size-fits-all automation fails and how Carolina Handling's custom solutions optimize your unique warehouse operations.

Carolina Handling Associates Make an Impact Across the Southeast with Habitat for Humanity Build Day

See how Carolina Handling's associates supported Habitat for Humanity across five cities during our company-wide build day to give back.

From Pit Lane to the Warehouse: Lessons in Speed and Teamwork

Discover how Carolina Handling's NASCAR partnership reflects the speed, teamwork, and precision we bring to warehouse operations.

Why You Should Secure Your Seasonal Forklift Rentals Early

Discover why booking seasonal forklift rentals early is crucial for managing holiday peaks and guaranteeing you get the right equipment.

Implementing Continuous Improvement to Optimize Your Operations

Learn how our Continuous Improvement team uses lean management principles like 5S to identify inefficiencies and optimize your warehouse operations.

Heat Safety Strategies for Warehouses: Protect Employees & Beat the Heat

Learn essential strategies for preventing heat stress in your warehouse, from hydration and acclimatization plans to key OSHA safety guidelines.

Celebrating Service, Building Careers: Carolina Handling Honors National Hire A Veteran Day

Discover why military veterans thrive at Carolina Handling as we share stories from our associates in honor of National Hire A Veteran Day.

Forklift Safety Training Prevents Injuries, Maximizes Productivity

Learn how proper forklift safety training, pre-op checks, and best practices can prevent accidents and maximize productivity in your warehouse.

Carolina Handling brings home the hardware

Explore the industry awards Carolina Handling earned in 2025, from Raymond Dealer of Distinction and MHEDA MVP to Stevie® Awards.

Carolina Handling donates money and time, building support for Habitat for Humanity locations across Southeast

Learn how Carolina Handling's 'Raise the Roof' campaign supports Habitat for Humanity's mission with donations to five locations across the Southeast.

Assessing for automation solutions

Ready to automate? Learn the critical first steps, from data collection and discovery to identifying requirements and building a business case.

Developing a pipeline of talent

We're partnering with technical schools to build a talent pipeline and raise awareness about careers in the material handling industry.

Cutting-edge advancements in material handling on display at ProMat 2025

Discover the latest in warehouse automation, fleet management software, and sustainable packaging trends from ProMat 2025.

Streamline service requests from the palm of your hand with Carolina Handling Service App

Learn how Carolina Handling's new service app uses QR codes to streamline repairs, minimize downtime, and increase first-call fixes.

Battery maintenance program helps ensure rental equipment uptime, reliability

Learn how Carolina Handling's in-house battery maintenance program, including de-sulfation, ensures the uptime and reliability of our rental equipment.

Material Handling: The little-known $42 billion industry

Explore the little-known $42B material handling industry and discover rewarding career opportunities in sales, service, and support at Carolina Handling.

Top 15 business trends shaping material handling in 2025

Explore the top 15 business trends shaping the future of material handling in 2025, from AI and automation to electrification.

Solutions for Santa: A differentiator in the material handling industry

Carolina Handling's new holiday pop-up book creatively showcases our end-to-end integrated warehouse solutions for Santa's workshop and beyond.

Looking for lean, in all the right places

Don't automate a bad process. Discover how our continuous improvement team uses lean management principles to optimize operations and eliminate costly waste.

Carolina Handling assists Hurricane Helene relief effort with donations of money, equipment, time

Discover how Carolina Handling is assisting Hurricane Helene recovery through donations of money, equipment, and volunteer time for our communities.

Don’t let motive power be an afterthought in the dynamic world of material handling

Learn why proactive motive power management is essential to reducing downtime, controlling costs, and improving warehouse equipment reliability.

Carolina Handling continues anniversary celebration with 58 for 58 Season of Service

We're celebrating Carolina Handling's 58th anniversary by donating 58 hours of technician service to hunger relief organizations across the Southeast.

Improving ergonomics with automation

Discover how automation improves ergonomics by eliminating tasks like bending and lifting, creating a safer and more productive warehouse.

In search of partners, not product sellers

As the supply chain evolves, businesses need partners over product sellers. Learn how our consultative approach delivers true intralogistics solutions.

Your Next Mission: Making the move from military to civilian employment

Carolina Handling's guide helps veterans transition to civilian jobs with tips on translating skills, networking, and preparing for interviews.

Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway

To celebrate our 58th anniversary, we donated 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations that distribute 290 million pounds of food annually.

Automation improves productivity, but also safety, job satisfaction and turnover

Discover how automation boosts productivity while improving warehouse safety, job satisfaction, and employee retention for your team.

Carolina Handling presents 2024 Veteran Employment & Transition Summit on Sept. 13

We're presenting the 2024 VET Summit to help veterans and military spouses successfully transition into civilian careers.

It’s awards season at Carolina Handling

Carolina Handling is celebrating multiple 2024 awards for our commitment to excellence in sales, service, and community partnership.

Carolina Handling named a 2024 Raymond Dealer of Distinction

For the 33rd consecutive year, we've been named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for excellence in material handling and intralogistics solutions.

Improving supply chain efficiencies through technology

The supply chain is evolving. Learn how technologies like AI and data analytics enhance resiliency, automate processes, and create efficient operations.

Elevate Your Operations with an Ecosystem of Efficiencies

Discover how viewing your warehouse as an ecosystem of technology, data, and equipment can help make smarter automation decisions and boost efficiency.

Purposeful approach to hiring and training helps manage the evolution from forklift-only to integrated solutions provider

As we evolve from forklifts to integrated solutions, discover our approach to hiring, training, and developing the team for the future of material handling.

Explore integrated material handling solutions with Carolina Handling’s interactive, online experience

Explore Carolina Handling's interactive online tool to discover integrated material handling solutions, from lift trucks to automation systems and beyond.

Proper care and maintenance of battery systems means better cost control, predictability and safety

Don't let motive power be an afterthought. Learn how proper battery care prevents costly downtime and improves safety and operational predictability.

Using data to optimize operations, improve safety and prevent future supply chain disruption

Learn how telematics data helps optimize equipment, improve operator safety, and reduce costs in your warehouse operations.

Carolina Handling named a South Carolina veteran friendly employer

Carolina Handling is honored to be named a veteran friendly employer by the SC Department of Veterans Affairs for our commitment to hiring military veterans.

As uncertainty grows, so do careers in supply chain

Despite economic uncertainty, the demand for fast delivery and warehouse construction are fueling growth in supply chain careers.

Carolina Handling introduces Charlotte Ronald McDonald House to benefits of RLM

See how Carolina Handling's team used lean management principles to optimize storage and workflows for Charlotte's Ronald McDonald House.

VLMs: A space utilization solution

Struggling with limited warehouse space? Discover how Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) maximize space utilization, improve pick accuracy, and enhance worker safety.

Ongoing labor shortage accelerates automation decisions

Learn how automation addresses labor shortages, boosts productivity and increases job satisfaction for warehouse workers.

Carolina Handling supporting second chances, workforce development in Central and Eastern North Carolina

Learn how our partnership with the Building Bridges program is providing second chances and critical forklift training to develop a skilled workforce.

Raising industry awareness, supporting those who served at BMW Charity Pro-Am

Learn how Carolina Handling's partnership with the BMW Charity Pro-Am supports veterans and raises awareness for material handling careers.

Carolina Handling supports Ronald McDonald House Charities across the Southeast

Learn how Carolina Handling's fundraiser raised over $25,000 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities and families across the Southeast.

Being an Elite Serving Organization

Learn how Carolina Handling's commitment to service supports children's charities like Ronald McDonald House and Prisma Health in our communities.

Carolina Handling named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 32nd consecutive year

For the 32nd consecutive year, Carolina Handling has earned the prestigious Raymond Dealer of Distinction award for our outstanding performance.

Finding A Purpose-Driven Career

Transitioning from the military can be challenging. Learn how our partnership with The RECON Network helps veterans find purpose-driven careers.

Patriotic Pallet Project - Behind The Scenes

Go behind the scenes of Carolina Handling's award-winning Patriotic Pallet Project, a record-setting event created to honor U.S. veterans.