How to Change Forklift Suppliers Without Disrupting Your Operation
You Can Switch Suppliers Without Stopping Production
Changing forklift vendors sounds risky—but staying with the wrong one is worse. With the right planning, you can upgrade your supplier without impacting operations.
Steps to Switch Suppliers Smoothly
- Audit Your Current Contract: Understand your notice period, service terms, and penalties before initiating any change.
- Map Critical Equipment: List which forklifts are vital to your daily workflows and which can be replaced in phases.
- Run Parallel Support: Coordinate with your new supplier to deliver and test equipment while your old contract winds down.
- Communicate Internally: Inform supervisors, maintenance teams, and operators ahead of changes to avoid surprises.
- Set Up Maintenance & Support: Ensure your new partner has technicians ready to assist from Day 1.
Don’t Let Loyalty Cost You Performance
Staying with an unreliable supplier out of habit or convenience can lead to recurring breakdowns, unresponsive service, and mounting costs.
AvanzaLift Transitions Done Right
We support plant managers across Baja California during transitions. With flexible delivery, expert setup, and on-site training, we make change easy.
Seamless Transition
- Coordinated equipment hand-off
- Zero downtime planning
- Dedicated transition team
Onboarding & Setup
- Operator orientation
- Maintenance checklist creation
- Tech support from Day 1
Trusted by Industry
- Serving Baja California plants
- Local technicians and warehouses
- Responsive and reliable equipment
Find us at:
Blvd. de las Bellas Artes 20751-A, Las Torres Parte Baja, Cd Industrial, 22444 Tijuana, B.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to help
Not if the process is planned. With parallel onboarding, transitions can happen without downtime.
Yes, we coordinate delivery, setup, training, and even exit strategies from your previous vendor.
Review your contract—some clauses allow exit for performance failures. We’ll help evaluate it.
In-stock units can arrive in 1–3 days across Baja California with setup included.
Minimal. We provide on-site orientation to get your team working confidently with new equipment.
Switch suppliers with a detailed rollout plan and backup coverage.
Parallel equipment setup ensures seamless operations.
More than a vendor—we help manage every step of your transition.