STEPPING INTO LOGISTICS: NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF THE SECTOR
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In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficiency and safety are at the forefront. The industry plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services, serving as the backbone of economies. However, just like any other sector, logistics faces its fair share of challenges.
Join us as we explore some of the pain points that plague the industry and how SMI, committed to becoming The Supply Lifeline to Britain's Workforce, offers innovative solutions to address these issues.
STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE SAFETY FOOTWEAR
Safety footwear is a non-negotiable for logistics, given the demanding nature of the job, protecting workers from potential hazards such as heavy machinery, falling objects, and slippery surfaces. However, finding the right balance between functionality and comfort is a constant challenge. The logistics sector must navigate this pain point to ensure that safety footwear not only meets regulatory standards but also keeps workers comfortable during long hours on their feet.
Recognising the importance of this, we’ve shortlisted our top three trainers that offer logistic workers that added comfort throughout their long shifts as well as style, and all while meeting industry standards.
TEMPERATURE TUG OF WAR
Logistics professionals often find themselves battling the changing weather. Traditional hi-vis bomber jackets can often be too hot during the change of seasons, prompting workers to remove them, and exposing themselves to the chilling temperatures.
Ladies within the Logistics sector, tend to wear the incorrect fitting jackets, further adding to this discomfort.
To address this tug of war game with the weather, opt for hi-vis softshells and lightweight breathables that strike the perfect balance between warmth and comfort, with a specific range designed with ladies in mind. These options ensure that workers stay visible and protected without compromising on their comfort, boosting both morale and overall productivity within the workforce.
Some popular choices include our OHV-3807 and OHV-3115, both practical and providing the perfect level of comfort.
Read more on how the workplace wardrobe has undergone a significant transformation and how we’ve transitioned from fleeces to softshell jackets here.
GLOVES TAILORED FOR EVERY HANDLING JOB
Handling materials of varying types and sizes requires a careful approach to safety gloves. Using an improper glove can put you at risk and reduce your efficiency.
Acknowledging the diversity of tasks within the logistics sector, we provide a comprehensive range of gloves tailored for different handling jobs. Whether it's heavy lifting to exposure from specific substances, ensuring that logistics professionals have the right gloves for the task at hand, promotes both safety and efficiency.
CUTTING SAFELY: PRECISION WITH A FOCUS ON SAFETY
With jobs often requiring precision cutting, such as opening packages, ensuring that employees have access to safety knives is essential to preventing accidents and injuries. Addressing this pain point involves providing proper training, implementing safety protocols, and equipping workers with tools that prioritise both precision and safety.
Download our guide to cutting safely here >
THE PPE DISPOSAL DILEMMA
Another major concern in the logistics sector is the responsible disposal of PPE when it reaches the end of its life. Many customers admit to discarding of PPE in bins, contributing to further environmental concerns.
Instead of sending your PPE, clothing and safety boots to landfill, have you thought about purchasing one of our recycling boxes?
Our recycling scheme is an easy, quick and cost-effective way to recycle. From textiles and PPE to safety helmets, gloves and safety boots you can responsibly recycle and repurpose the contents of our recycling boxes.
It’s quite simple really, fill your boxes with any clothing, textiles, PPE, safety helmets, gloves, safety boots and non-woven items, we’ll arrange the collection, and you’re good to go and are on your way to contributing to a greener planet!
It’s our promise to our customers that zero products will go to landfill and 100% of recyclable products will be reused with the remaining materials recovered.
You can read more about our recycling scheme and how you and your team can effectively recycle your old workwear here >
The logistics sector plays a pivotal role in the functioning of economies, and its challenges are as diverse as its operations, but the right product solutions make all the difference.
To explore our full range of product solutions, you can visit MYSMI.