Space Utilization Principle of Material Handling

Effective and efficient use must be made of all available space.

1. Space in material handling is three dimensional and therefore is counted as cubic space.
2. In storage areas the objective of maximizing storage density must be balanced against accessibility and selectivity.
3. When transporting loads within a facility, the use of overhead space should be considered as an opinion. Use of overhead material handling systems saves valuable floor space for productive purposes.