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Development Software Update

Basic Training Suite Release Notes – Version 1.0.101.693 – 11 Sep 2018

By Mike Morgan | by Mike Morgan

https://really-virtual.com/wp-content/uploads/StayFrosty.mp4 Additions:  Pedestrians phase 1. Now face additional challenges operating with pedestrians in the area. Our pedestrians are REAL-Aware. They will go about their business, but can become aware of the forklift on their own and may react by trotting, slowing or stopping. Honk the horn to get their attention, especially when crossing their walking path to avoid collisions. If you hit a pedestrian you will receive a report of who you hit and where…

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Development Software Update

Basic Training Suite Release Notes – Version 1.0.53.587 – 19 Jul 2018

By Mike Morgan | by Mike Morgan

All the notes listed below is a cumulative update for all builds that have been published since 11 Jun 2018. Additions: NEW Cone Course Creation Tool. Download a simple file that uses Microsoft Excel. This simple spreadsheet allows you to use ‘x’ and other characters to build a custom cone course. Click the generate course button and then run BTS. This custom course will be added to the end of all the included scenarios. A…

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Industry News

National Forklift Safety Day 2018 Focuses on Operator Training

By RVC Marketing | by RVC Marketing

The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) held its fifth annual National Forklift Safety Day on June 12th. The event serves as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the value of forklift operator training, and the need for daily equipment checks. “National Forklift Safety Day emphasizes the importance of forklift operator and pedestrian safety and best practices,” says Scott Johnson, vice president of marketing and sales for CLARK Material Handling Company and chairman…

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Our Story

National Forklift Safety Day 2018

By Mike Morgan | by Mike Morgan

Safety Doesn’t End on June 12th National Forklift Safety Day 2018 has passed, but this should be just the start of the re-focus on improving safety for your Operators and workers in the warehouse.  For those of you maybe seeing this post and just hearing about us, Welcome. We invite you to enjoy this journey with us as we continue our mission to reduce forklift accidents, injuries and fatalities. We started Really-Virtual Consulting with a…

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Development Software Update

Basic Training Suite Release Notes – Version 1.0.34.491 – 11 Jun 2018

By Mike Morgan | by Mike Morgan

Basic Training Suite software update: Version: 1.0.34.491 – 11 Jun 2018 Additions: Additional Configuration Panel (Press F4) Options- This growing display of capability adds additional control functions and capabilities. Enable Seat Belt Switch if you are running a Real-Forklift™ Simulator Adjustable desired fork height while driving.  Every company has slightly different rules.  Take control of what right looks like.  Once this is set, our KPI Collector will report if the operator is out of spec. System…

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Warehouse Management

Want A Safer Warehouse? Start With Forklift Users!

By RVC Marketing | by RVC Marketing

Using data to manage a fleet of lift trucks pinpoints the safety issues, but keeping the operator comfortable means keeping everyone safe. The statistics alone will tell you the story. There are an estimated 6 million lift trucks/forklifts currently in use worldwide, about 856,000 in the U.S. alone, and according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) there are 100,000 accidents reported every year resulting in 94,750 injuries and 85 fatalities. Overall, one…

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Warehouse Management

How to keep your warehouse safe

By RVC Marketing | by RVC Marketing

How to keep your warehouse safe? A warehouse is by its very nature a risky place. Large items, moving vehicles, heavy machinery and people walking about are the ingredients for a potential catastrophe. But there are a number of things you can do to minimize the risk of injury and damage. Some of them are specific to a warehouse environment and others are more applicable to the workplace in general. Maintaining a Safe Warehouse There…

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Warehouse Management

3 Warehouse Operations Best Practices

By RVC Marketing | by RVC Marketing

It’s simple to improve warehouse operations with the adoption of good warehousing practices. Here is a list of the top 4 ways to improve operations by adopting just a few warehouse management best practices. Warehouse Picking Best Practices Use standardized containers to store materials. Standardized containers simplify warehouse order fulfillment, making it easier to find and store materials, and giving the warehouse a neater appearance that improves organization. Using standardized bins minimize the variety of…

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