Need for Material Handling Analysis

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• Material Handling Equipment Selection

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Introduction

• Need for Material Handling Analysis
• Continual Squeeze on profits
• Globalization
• Market Survival

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Purpose of Material Handling Analysis

• Potential Cost Savings
• An Orderly Approach

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Effectiveness of Material Handling Analysis

• Nebulous Complex Task
• Differing Problems
• Vary the Procedure

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Goal In Equipment Selection

• Properly Match
• The Material Characteristics
• The Move Requirements
• The Equipment Capabilities/Requirements

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Material Handling Selection Procedure

• Two Phases
• Phase I General Analysis Phase
• Phase II Equipment Selection Phase

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General Analysis Phase

• Analysis Based On
• Material
• Type
• Characteristics
• Quantity
• Move
• Source Destination
• Logistics
• Characteristics
• Type
• Method
• Handling Unit
• Equipment
• Manpower
• Physical Restrictions

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Steps In Analysis Procedure

• Definition Stage
• Step I. Identify the Problem(s)
• Step II. Scope of Problem(s)
• Step III. Establish Objective(s)
• Step IV. Define the Problem(s)
• Investigation
• Step V. Data to collect
• Step VI. Work Plan Schedule
• Step VII. Collect Data
• Step VIII. Develop, Weigh, Analyze Data
• Solution
• Step IX. Develop Improvements

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Definition Stage

• Problem Identification
• Touring the Plant
• Check Sheet
• Scope of Problem
• Material Handling Analysis-Problem Solving Guide
• Objectives
• Clearly Stated
• Compatible
• Problem Definition
• Aid Establish Parameters

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Investigation Stage

• What Data To Collect
• Material Handling Analysis-Basic Data Required
• Work Plan Schedule
• Contacts
• Breaking Overall Problem
• Preparing Plans
• Detailed Work Schedule
• Distributing Work Schedule
• Assigning Responsibilities
• Data Collection
• Material, Move, Method
• Layout of area Material Flow
• Supplementary Data

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Investigation Stage

• Develop, Weigh, Analyze Data
• Material, Move, Method
• Completeness Accuracy
• Summarize
• Practicable Ranges
• Charts, tables, graphs, etc

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Solution Stage

• Develop Improvements
• Re-define the Problem
• Effect of Anticipated Changes

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Equipment Selection Phase

• Steps in Equipment Selection Procedure
• Step I. Relate all Factors
• Step II. Degree of Mechanization
• Step III. Tentative Equipment Selection
• Step IV. Narrow the Choice
• Step V. Evaluate Alternatives
• Step VI. Compatibility
• Step VII. Select Specific Type
• Step VIII. Prepare Specifications
• Step IX. Procure Equipment

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Equipment Selection Phase

• Relate All Factors
• Material, Move, Method
• Degree of Mechanization
• Optimum Level be Achieved
• Engineering Economic Analysis
• Tentative Equipment Selection
• Comparing Equipment Characteristics
• Narrow the Choice
• Books, Handbooks
• Manufacturers Literature
• Manufacturers Representatives

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Equipment Selection Phase

• Evaluate Alternatives
• Preliminary Material Handling Equipment
  Evaluation Sheet
• Compatibility
• Simplification
• Standardization
• Select Specific Type
• Prepare Specifications
• Availability
• Installation
• Procure Equipment
• Material Handling Engineering Directory And
  Handbook
• Materials Handling Magazine

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Conclusion

• Guide in Solving Material Handling Problems
• Consideration to Lease Vs. Purchase