Material handling can be used across industries, but is typically utilized in warehousing, where goods need to be securely stored, retrieved, and shipped.
Material handling systems allow employees to be released from repetitive tasks, such as lifting heavy items, that are labor-intensive. It also helps them reduce stress and improve their work satisfaction.
Material handling is essential for your warehouse operation. It ensures that you have a standardized process for handling products and moving them from manufacturing to distribution.
Engineered Systems include many units that work together to facilitate storage and transportation. These systems are often automated. One example of an engineered structure is the Automated Storage and Retrieval System. Also known as AS/RS, it is an automated organization system that uses racks, aisles and shelves to retrieve items. A mechanized cherry picker, or shuttle system, can quickly locate the storage item and retrieve it quickly for another purpose.
A 2019 report shows that the global warehousing industry spend is estimated at EUR300 billion per year.
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Material handling equipment includes manual, semi-automated or automated equipment that assists in the movement and storage materials within the warehouse.
9. Automation: Increase productivity and reduce costs by automating warehouse operations such as picking, retrieval and sorting.
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The industrial material handling equipment includes a variety of tools, vehicles and storage units as well as accessories that are used in the transport, control, monitoring, enumerating, and protecting of products at every stage of their manufacturing, distribution, consumption, or disposal.
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Most storage equipment is limited to manual items, but engineered systems can group them together. This equipment is used to buffer or hold materials during "downtimes", which are times when they aren't being transported. These periods could include temporary pauses for long-term transportation, or long-term storage meant to allow stock building. Storage equipment consists of shelves, pallets or racks where materials can be placed in an orderly way to ensure they are ready for transport or consumption. Many companies have designed proprietary packaging that helps products and materials conserve space while being stored in inventory.
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.
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.
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.