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Defined as the art and science of moving, packing and storing of substances in any form.
Creation of time and place utility Movement and storage of material at the lowest possible cost through the use of proper methods and equipments. Lifting, shifting and placing of materials which effect a saving in money, time and place Art and science of conveying, elevating, positioning, transporting, packaging and storing of materials
Importance of M H
Efficient material handling is important to manufacturing operations. Materials sent by vendors must be unloaded, moved through inspections and production operations to stores and finally to the shipping department.
These movements do not add value to the product but they do add value to the cost
Material handling analysis is a subset of plant layout. Method study, plant layout and material handling are all part of the design of a production facility Material handling system and plant layout enhance effectiveness of each other. Efficient operation of appropriate material handling methods reduces costs and enables maximum capabilities to be derived from a given production facility
Objectives
Main objective is to reduce the number of handlings as well as the overall cost of material handling equipment and reducing the distances through which the materials are handled.
Lower unit material handling costs Reduction in manufacturing cycle time through faster movement of materials and by reducing the distance through which the materials are moved. Reduction in manufacturing cycle time results in reduced work in progress inventory costs. Improved working conditions and greater safety in movement of materials Contribute to better quality by avoiding damage to products by inefficient handling Increased storage capacity through better utilisation of storage areas Higher productivity at lower manufacturing cost
Keep moving
If not, reduce the time spent at terminal points of a route as short as possible
Use gravity
If not use, use a cheaper power source
The product will not be worth any more to the customer simply because it was moved Reduction of the cost
Eliminating the handling itself whenever, wherever possible. Mechanising, largely by power conveyors, whatever handling still remains Making the necessary handling more efficient.
Flow pattern
When drawn on paper, the flow pattern becomes a flow chart, which will help locate needless criss crossing and back tracking of material movements. Once unwanted movements are known, steps can be taken to eliminate or reduce such moves.
Minimal back tracking Smooth production flow Improved scheduling process Reduced crowded conditions Better house keeping Logical work sequencing
Industrial trucks
Industrial Robots
Built in control can be programmed hence very versatile