Logistics Important topics to remember (Chapter 8 – Materials Handling System)

Chapter 8:- Materials Handling System

Concept:- Thus Material Handling does not add value to product; it only increase its cost.

Hoists:- Are devices, which move materials vertically and horizontally in a limited area. Examples are Air Hoists, electric hoists and chain hoists.

Principles of Material Handling:-

1)    Planning

2)    Standardization

3)    Work Principle

4)    Ergonomic Principle:

Economics is the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker. Material Handling & equipment should be Human friendly.

5) Unit load Principle:

A unit load is one that can be stored or moved as a single unit at one time. The size of cartons or package should be uniform which helps in handling propose.

6) Space Utilization:

The space of facility location should be used at optimal capacity.

7)    Systems

8)    Automation

9)    Environment

10) Life Cycle Cost 

Methods / Systems in Plant Movement of Materials: 1) Manual Labour:-

In this method, the workload is solely dependent on the labour.

2) Mechanized Transport:-

This method involves both manual efforts, mechanize work.

3) Automation:-

The method substitute the human requirements in process by electricity. Computerized system is an aspect of automated system.

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