The Material Handling Institute's researchers and professionals created a document outlining the 10 principles for material handling in order to create a more safe and productive materials handling system.
Material handling is the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption and disposal. As a process, material handling incorporates a wide range of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment and systems that support logistics and make the supply chain work. Their application helps with:
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4. Ergonomics. Recognize the limitations of your employees and their capabilities.
Bulk handling material equipment controls, transports and stores loose form materials in large quantities.
3. Work: Avoid repetitive work and reduce your workload by using equipment that can be used to minimize or eliminate them.
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.
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8. Environment: Use equipment that will reduce energy consumption and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. For example, using an electric forklift is more sustainable than using a liquid-propane powered truck.
Materials handling systems and the correct equipment mean that employees don't have any need to lift heavy items or reach high areas.
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An automated system generally consists of many units that are controlled by management software.
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3. Work: Make it easier to do repetitive tasks by using equipment.
I Material handling equipment must be capable of performing the basic functions of material handling (storage and transportation).(ii) Material handling equipment must facilitate activities such as production planning, inspection, and process control.
I Reducing product damage during handling and shipping. (ii) Improving storage facility location. (iii) Improving shipping and receiving efficiency.
Material Handling Objectives
Cost Savings: Cost-cutting programs have two broad goals: to lower the cost of Material Handling or to lower total production costs through improved handling procedures.
Increased Capacity.... Improved Working Conditions.... Product Value Addition.