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The material handling process is influenced by four dimensions: movement, time, quantity, and space.
Material handling is much more than the handling of inventory. It’s the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products throughout their lifespan of manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling encompasses a range of components to keep the supply chain running. This includes a variety of equipment types (manual, semi-automated, and automated) and systems (single-level storage, multi-level storage, conveyors, etc.).
Material handling can also be used across industries. But it is most commonly used for warehousing. This is where goods are stored, retrieved and then shipped.
Material handling is more than just the movement and transport of products. It provides a standardized process for handling and transportation from manufacturing through distribution.
When structuring your material handling system, efficiency is key. When responding to customer or warehouse needs and planning for them, efficient logistics is essential. Material handling inbound inventory is just as important as those outbound.
6. Space Utilization: Make the most of your warehouse space. Clearing clutter out of warehouse aisles and stacking inventory vertically to maximize height can help organize warehouse.
9. Automation: Use automation to automate warehouse processes, such as picking or retrieval, in order reduce costs and improve employee productivity.
1. Plan your material handling system. The plan should include information about the materials to be transported, equipment used and storage locations.
When designing a material handling system, it is important to refer to best practices to ensure that all the equipment and processes—including manual, semi-automated and automated—in a facility work together as a unified, system. By analyzing the goals of the material handling process and aligning them to guidelines, such as the 10 Principles of Material Handling, a properly designed system will improve customer service, reduce inventory, shorten delivery time, and lower overall handling costs in manufacturing, distribution and transportation. These principles include:
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Material handling equipment is divided into four main categories: storage & handling, bulk materials, industrial trucks, and engineered system. Let's look at them all.
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To avoid costly equipment damage, make sure you invest in quality solutions. Make sure your employees are trained on how to maintain equipment properly.
Storage, engineered systems, industrial trucks, and bulk material handling are the four major categories of material handling equipment.
A material storage system's function is to store materials for a period of time and to provide access to those materials when needed. Material types Table 11.1 shows the product (raw material, purchased parts, and work-in-process). Finished product (including rework and scrap) Process (Refuse, Toding, Spare parts)
Heavy loads should be placed on the lower or middle shelves. Long, tall, or top-heavy items should be stored on their sides or secured to prevent tipping. To access materials in higher locations, place ladders on stable, level surfaces and use stair platforms. Properly lift materials.