By Jeff Hillen, CEO of Warehouse Buyers Club If there's one thing we know at Warehouse Buyers Club, it's that every square foot of your warehouse matters. Whether it's for staging, storing, or maneuvering forklifts, wasted space isn't just inefficient — it's expensive. That’s why today we’re taking a close look at a highly underrated but vital piece of warehouse infrastructure: forklift...

Warehouse 101 Blog By Jeff Hillen, CEO of Warehouse Buyers Club When you're in the business of managing forklifts and powering productivity, every charging decision matters. In my years running the Warehouse Buyers Club and helping countless facilities streamline their forklift fleets, one brand consistently stands out from the crowd: Enersys, specifically their Impaq and Impaq+ chargers. These aren't just chargers — they're...

If you’ve ever spent time on a warehouse floor, you know it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of world. Every decision—from layout to equipment—can impact productivity, safety, and bottom lines. One of the biggest debates in operations? Stand-up counterbalance forklifts vs. sit-down forklifts. On the surface, they both move pallets from point A to B. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see...

Let’s talk about something every warehouse owner faces at some point: SPACE… Or more accurately, the lack of it! Whether you’re running a tight operation or scaling up fast, your layout can either help your business grow or slowly choke it. The right racking system makes all the difference — and here’s a little secret from someone who’s seen it all: you...

By Jeff Hillen, CEO of Warehouse Buyers Club At Warehouse Buyers Club, we're all about giving you the tools and insights to build a safer, more efficient warehouse—without overspending or overlooking the details. One of the most underappreciated components in pallet racking is the pallet support bar. Simple? Yes. Optional? Absolutely not. If your facility isn’t using pallet supports—or not using the...