by Barbara Hagenbuch,
Anyone, who ist working in logistics today, handling heavy loads must know how to use their arms and head in a smart way. Read in this blog, which 3 qualities your employees should have today and which you should promote.
BEING ABLE TO USE YOUR ARMS AND HEAD WISELY
The word “smart” is very popular these days. In our field, we quickly think of logistics 4.0 or similar abstract terms. But smart work is really needed when we lift and lower heavy objects. After all, anyone who transports heavy loads and goods every day is more than just fit. They don’t rely on pure muscle power – they know how to use their arms and head in a smart way.
Find out in this article about the TOP 3 qualities that your logistics employees have to offer today and which you should promote.
Be able to think through a modern logisitcs process
Work categories that once were firmly defined are increasingly disappearing today. Therefore, the “postman” is no longer simply a messenger – he is a logistics specialist. That is why today he must have an overall understanding of the logistic processes, from the provision of freight, transport, receipt and processing of the goods. The ability to organize is therefore a core competence of every employee. For example, if a delivery of spare parts for an elevator is well planned and the procedure is agreed in advance with the people involved, efficient, health-conscious and foresighted work is possible.
Logistics training promotes the independence and organisational skills of your employees. Promote this ability of your employees by offering further training opportunities in your company.
Be a more flexible team player
With increasing mobility and one-click purchases, delivery times have been massively reduced – to the same extent that customer expectations have risen. At the same time, delivery processes are becoming more complex, with the result that more responsibility is being transferred to individuals. When everything has to be done quickly, fast, independent decisions are required. It is therefore important that a modern logistics provider has a quick grasp of the situation and combines this with flexibility. For example, an express delivery of a large printer weighing 75 kg cannot simply be delayed – your employee must be able to adapt his daily schedule flexibly.
But please don’t misunderstand us: a modern logistician is not a loner, because he knows how to make use of the strengths of the team. A balanced mix creates real added value for the team and the company in our high-speed world. As you can read in our blog “5 Strategies for healthy working”, this quality is especially important when lifting heavy loads.
em Blog 5 Strategien für gesundes Arbeiten lesen können, ist diese Qualität besonders beim Heben von schweren Lasten wichtig.
Be able to work in a smart way
Really good team players not only see their fellow human beings as full team members, but also their technical aids. Designed for the modern working world, xetto® complements every logistics specialist. Faced with all the challenges of modern life, logistics experts are happy to count on a reliable and flexible helper who can transport loads of up to 250 kg in a health-friendly manner and deliver goods safely. The simple operation enables fast loading and unloading. So practical!
Order a test device free of charge for one week and see for yourself how xetto® optimises your processes and supports employees!
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