USA retail chain Lifetime Products is enhancing its logistics operations following the deployment of RCT’s advanced fleet management solution SmarTrack® Global.
The industrial fleet management technology provides Lifetime Products' management with a comprehensive overview of their materials handling equipment fleet and workforce behavior.
Lifetime Products sells a broad range of outdoor equipment including sporting goods, porch furniture and gardening equipment which are manufactured and distributed by over 1,500 employees.
The company originated in the garage of its founder in 1986 but now boasts six outlet stores across Utah, one in Idaho and a network of international partners.
Lifetime Products Area Supervisor Brandi James said SmarTrack® Global is benefitting fleet operations across multiple areas.
“(Since) installing SmarTrack® on our lifts (it has) improved our safety 10-fold (and we) have been able to manage maintenance on the machines a lot better,” he said.
“(SmarTrack® has) improved our overall productivity and keeping the workers liable for what they are doing and how they are spending their time (when they operate the equipment).”
SmarTrack® Global’s market-leading features include global reporting whereby managers can access real-time data on the entire mixed equipment fleet regardless of make or model across multiple sites, from one device.
The solution also offers pre- and post-start checklists, email alerts for incidents and expiring licenses, operator login requirements and machine speed, weight, seat and buckle monitoring.
Following a successful trial period of SmarTrack® Global, RCT’s Salt Lake City-based team are rolling out the solution across 15 machines within two Lifetime warehouses at the Freeport Center Industrial Complex in Clearfield, Utah.
SmarTrack® Global is seamlessly integrating with Lifetime’s diverse fleet including Uni Carrier internal combustion RSIL18NV and MCUIF2A25LV forklifts and Jungheinrich battery-electric ETG318 forklifts.
RCT Account Manager – Industrial, Nikolas Walden said the solution is providing Lifetime with real-time data which enables managers to make immediate improvements across their mixed equipment.
“SmarTrack® is holding operators accountable for equipment damage and management has noticed that SmarTrack®-equipped machines have significantly less damage than machines without SmarTrack®,” he said.
“The technology enables supervisors to easily access pre-shift inspections and to receive real-time alerts when a lift needs service or repairs.”
“SmarTrack® has increased productivity across their operations because management can see what machines are spending excessive amounts of time idling and they can implement new procedures to address this.”
RCT’s local Field Service team are implementing SmarTrack® Global across the machine fleet and providing onsite technical support to Lifetime staff on an ongoing basis.
Global Smart Technology company RCT is looking forward to attending the fourth annual Utah Safety Conference and Expo taking place in Salt Lake City.
RCT’s Regional Manager for North America Andrew Sells and Industrial Account Manager Ben Booth are excited about engaging with delegates about the company’s suite of fleet management, protection and automation technology.
Featuring the latest safety products and services the event will feature keynote speakers, 40 breakout sessions and networking luncheons.
Mr Sells said he is looking forward to the event.
“Being able to network with key members of the safety industry who are all together in one place is an invaluable opportunity for us,” he said.
“RCT’s technology has a proven history of safeguarding workers and machinery in multiple industries such as materials handling, mining and construction.”
“We can promote the benefits of our technology while gaining an important insight into industry trends and expectations in an effort protect workforces.”
“From our office here in Salt Lake City we can promptly deliver our technology and all levels of support to clients throughout the region.”
The Utah Safety Conference and Expo will take place at the Mountain America Expo Centre from Feb 19-20.
Please contact Andrew Sells to arrange a meeting at the conference by emailing xxxxxxx@xxx-xxxxxx.xxx
RCT is proud to be the major sponsor of the upcoming Multi-Chamber Luncheon on September 18 at the Conservation Garden Park in Utah.
The monthly event brings together six chambers across the Salt Lake Valley and visitors to discuss important topics.
September’s luncheon will see the US Chamber of Commerce present Congresswoman Mia Love with an award. The representative for Utah’s Fourth District will also address attendees, discussing the latest developments in Congress in regards to trade, immigration and tax reform.
RCT has been a member of the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce the past year after opening a branch in Utah.
“Being a chamber member has provided RCT with numerous opportunities; putting us in contact with relevant people in our industry, helping to promote our company and giving us the chance to be a part of important events, such as the upcoming chamber lunch,” said RCT’s North America Regional Manager, Andrew Sells.
“It is important for RCT to support the local community in which we work in and the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce supports this,” he said.
The event runs from 11.30am – 1pm and tickets are still available from Eventbrite.