SOUTHGATE Global has revealed how it is helping organisations cut costs and their carbon footprint with the launch of its latest white paper.
The resource outlines the benefits of repairing instead of replacing packing equipment such as trolleys, carts, WAT machines, strapping and wrapping equipment.
Last year alone, Southgate revealed it repaired more than 200,000 carts and trolleys that would otherwise have been written off, while its ‘repair-first’ maintenance programme also created £40 million of CAPEX savings in a single year for one customer.
This is the latest in a series of white papers produced by Southgate aimed at helping businesses create a ‘more resilient and cost-effective’ operation. It sets out seven key benefits of repairing equipment and machinery, a checklist process for organisations to use, and provides a calculator to enable businesses to work out when repairing is the most cost-effective option over replacement.
Titled ‘Repair or Replace? A Southgate Global White Paper on the ESG and CAPEX Advantages of Extending Equipment Life’, the resources focuses on helping organisations identify when to repair or replace damaged parts and machinery, as well as encouraging them to think more broadly about the type of equipment that can be efficiently repaired.
John Maher, head of fulfilment servicing at Southgate Global, said, “Carts and trolleys, indeed any manual handling equipment, are integral to every warehouse operation no matter the sector. But they’re often perceived as low value and as a result, are frequently replaced at the first sign of wear.
“There is a danger when taking this approach. Often the financial cumulative cost of replacements is not factored in. For example, replacing equipment incurs not only the capital cost of new assets but also additional expenses related to transportation, downtime and integration. Repairing damaged trolleys, either brakes, wheels or general servicing, is far more cost-effective than purchasing a whole new unit. We proved this to ourselves and our customers time and time again in all our calculations.”
