How does Storage Solutions fit into this mix? ALL OF IT! We can not only provide the equipment you need to run a successful storage operation, but we also provide the necessary services to get your operation moving. We can provide a turnkey solution for all your warehouse design needs. Storage Solutions can provide in-house warehouse design and project management services. Our installation teams will take your visions and transform them into finished projects.
8. Environment: Choose equipment that reduces energy consumption and helps to prevent greenhouse gas emissions. An electric forklift, for example, is more eco-friendly than a truck powered by liquid propane.
4. Ergonomics - Recognize your employees' limitations, capabilities, and invest in ergonomic equipment to improve safety at the workplace.
The industrial truck is a vehicle that transports goods and materials inside your warehouse. It can also be used for loading or unloading heavy objects.
GSS Machinery is a leader in material handling using the most modern automated storage and retrieval technologies. Our automated solutions increase accuracy, productivity, employee safety, and reduce storage area requirements.
In order to avoid more equipment damage, you should invest in quality solutions. You should also educate your employees regarding proper equipment maintenance.
With an organized material handling system and specialized equipment, warehouse operators can increase productivity and efficiency while keeping employees safe from potential accidents and streamlining the movement of goods from one stage to the next.
Although warehouses are often chaotic work environments that are constantly in motion, they don’t have to be labor-intensive or chaotic. As long as the right systems are in place, warehouses can still be productive.
7. System: Integrate tracking tools so you can quickly identify materials and products at every stage of the system.
The main types of material handling equipment are engineered systems, storage, bulk material handling, and trucks.
Material handling is essential for safe transportation of your goods and materials from manufacturing to distribution.
You can avoid spending more money on equipment damage by investing in quality solutions. Also, educate your employees about proper equipment maintenance.
6. Space Utilization. Organize your warehouse so that you can maximize the space available. You can organize your warehouse by clearing out clutter and stacking inventory in vertical height.
We are available to help you design and install your shop, plant or warehouse. No project is too small. We work with businesses of all sizes, including small private companies to Fortune 500 companies. Call us to discuss your plans for expansion, re-design, or new building. We will help you make the right choice for your application.
Storage equipment is any piece of equipment that is used to hold or buffer materials over time (and may include transport); typically, it helps preserve valuable work floor space. Having enough working space is critical for product protection, worker safety, and lean manufacturing.
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.
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.