REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES AND INCREASE THROUGHPUT IN  TRANSPORT & STORAGE  OPERATIONS

Our Zero Muda approach helps transport and storage businesses reduce cost per move, eliminate unnecessary travel and handling, and create safer, faster, and more predictable warehouse flow.
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Typical Challenges in Your Sector

Transport & Storage operations run at high pace with tight margins, which means even small inefficiencies quickly turn into significant cost and time waste.


Typical sources of inefficiency include:

  • High cost-per-pallet move driven by labour and energy pressures
  • Labour shortages slowing loading, unloading and put-away
  • Congestion and high-traffic zones causing bottlenecks
  • Double-handling and unnecessary travel distance
  • Space utilisation issues creating long routes and search time
  • Damage and accuracy errors causing rework and delays
  • Idle truck time from poor route planning or layout constraints
  • Dwell time during peak operational periods

These challenges can directly impact speed, safety, and cost efficiency.

The Zero Muda Approach for Transport & Storage

By applying a Zero Muda approach, businesses identify and reduce waste across people, processes, and equipment, improving performance where it matters most.

Transport & Storage operations can achieve:

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Lower cost-per-move

Optimised travel routes and layouts reduce labour, fuel and energy waste.

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Faster throughput

Streamlined operations, reduced double-handling, and smoother material flow.

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Safer, more predictable operations

Fewer collision risks in busy zones and consistent travel patterns for operators.

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Better space utilisation

Storage layouts match product velocity, reducing search time and unnecessary travel.

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Reduced damage and errors

Safety features and controlled movement reduce product and racking damage.

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Lower emissions and energy usage

Less idle time, fewer unnecessary runs, and smarter charging strategies.

Our Solutions, Delivered Through a Zero Muda Approach

Zero Muda is delivered through Toyota Material Handling's complete range of solutions.

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Consultancy Approach

We assess operational challenges, workflows, downtime, and cost-reduction opportunities. Using our Zero Muda approach, we support you to reduce waste that drives greater efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value.

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Energy & Sustainability Solutions 

We help optimise fuel and energy usage through smarter fleet choices, including electric options, to reduce operating costs and environmental impact. 

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Space & Storage Optimisation 

From racking to shuttle systems, we improve space utilisation to increase storage efficiency and allow for additional pallet locations. 

 

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Fleet, Safety & Performance Management 

Through fleet management technology and advanced safety systems, we provide better visibility of your operation — helping reduce costs, improve safety, and increase productivity. 

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Reliable Material Handling Equipment 

We specify the right equipment for your operation, from counterbalance and reach trucks to VNA, powered pallet trucks, and tow tractors. 

Real Results in Transport & Storage

Toyota Material Handling's Zero Muda approach has helped logistics and warehousing operators significantly reduce inefficiencies across their operations.

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  • Added 1,800 pallet locations by removing dead space
  • Increased throughput with smoother integration of equipment and systems
  • Reduced idle movement and handling waste
  • Improved energy efficiency by optimising fleet usage and warehouse flow
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zero Muda?

Zero Muda is a lean-thinking approach that helps organisations identify and remove waste across their material handling operations, improving efficiency, safety, and performance. It means Zero Waste. 

How does Zero Muda apply to Transport & Storage?

It optimises movement, reduces double-handling, improves layout, cuts idle time and strengthens safety across high-traffic environments.

How do we get started?

Fill in the form below and a member of the team will be in touch. If you're not sure which solution you require and would prefer a consultation, please select the 'consultant' option. 

Start your journey to achieving operational efficiency.