Principle’s of material handling

04/11/2023@ Kamlesh Jain 1

*Principle’s of Material Handling


All material handling should be the result of a deliberate plan where the needs, performance objectives and functional specification of the proposed methods are completely defined at the outset.

*PLANNING PRINCIPLE

Definition: A plan is a prescribed course of action that is defined in advance of implementation. In its simplest form a material handing plan defines the material (what) and the moves (when and where); together they define the

method (how and who).


Material movement and storage activities should be fully integrated to form a coordinated, operational system which spans receiving, inspection, storage, production, assembly, packaging, unitizing, order selection, shipping, transportation and the handling of returns.

*SYSTEM PRINCIPLE

Definition: A system is a collection of interacting and/or interdependent entities that form a unified whole.


Reduce, combine or eliminate unnecessary movements of equipment. Deliver the material at correct place, Eliminate rehandling, Reduce variety of equipment's

*Simplification Principle


Material flow should be based on lay out or operation sequence. Avoid over crowding, Eliminate obstacles on the way. Move greatest weight for least distance. Plan related area of work together.

*Material flow Principal


Utilize gravity where possible. Use slides, chutes, hoppers wherever possible.

*Gravity principle


Unit loads shall be appropriately sized and configured in a way which achieves the material flow and inventory objectives at each stage in the supply chain.

*Unit size Principal

Definition: A unit load is one that can be stored or moved as a single entity at one time, such as a pallet, container or tote, regardless of the number of individual items that make up the load.


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

*SPACE UTILIZATION

Definition: Space in material handling is three dimensional and therefore is counted as cubic space.


Safe handling methods and equipment for better working condition, provide guards, Handling equipment must be in good working conditions. High light danger areas, Disposal of fumes, smoke, dust, Keep floor clean, Keep aisles clear

*Safety Principle


Use of mechanized handling equipment where quantities are large, long and frequent, Replace manual handling where large no. of man power is required with mechanized handling. e.g. earth moving equipment, concrete mixture

*Mechanization Principle

Definition: Automation is a technology concerned with the application of electro-mechanical devices, electronics and

computer-based systems to operate and control production and service activities. It suggests the linking of multiple mechanical

operations to create a system that can be controlled by programmed instructions.


Select equipment which is capable of handling variety of tasks. Buy adjustable racks. Buy versatile equipment. Use accessories or attachments.

e.g. Vacuum cleaner

*Flexibility Principle


Select the equipment after considering all aspects of material movements and the method. Cost per unit handling must be considered. It is a long term investment.

*Equipment selection Principle


Material handling methods, equipment, controls and software should be standardized within the limits of achieving overall performance objectives and without sacrificing needed flexibility , modularity and throughput.

*Standardization Principle

Definition: Standardization means less variety and customization in the methods and

equipment employed.


Reduce weight of the equipment. It should have less dead weight to pay load ratio. Use light weight pallets, containers, skids.

*Light weight Principle


It should have less idle time. Reduce loading and unloading time. Use tractor trailer for loading and unloading and tractor can be used for some other purpose. Minimum down time

*Motion Principle


Reduce unproductive time or idle time. Deliver material at desired rate. Use unskilled labour. Equipment must be fully utilized.

*Idle time Principle


Obsolete equipment must be replaced by new one or the latest one.

*Obsolescence Principle


Use preventive maintenance for the equipment. Daily maintenance. Train the operators.

*Maintenance Principle


Control production and inventory by material handling equipment. Material should be moved with lots, batches or containers. Movement of the material as per schedule.

*Control Principle


Production capacity must be fully achieved. Ensure desired rate flow of the material. Plan to utilize forward and return trips. Utilize over head space. Wider aisles for speedy movements

*Capacity Principle


Performance of the equipment must be measured in terms of cost per unit of handling, safe working conditions etc.

*Performance Principle


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