30 Questions
What is the primary goal in the design and cost reduction of materials handling systems according to the guidelines?
Eliminate handling wherever possible
What aspect should be considered when selecting handling equipment?
Versatility and adaptability
How should operations be sequenced to minimize handling?
In a unidirectional and smooth manner
Why is it important to standardize handling equipment?
Interchangeable usage, better utilization, and lesser spares holding
What is the recommended approach to minimize downtime for material handling equipment?
Install a regular preventive maintenance program
What should be the weight of the unit load to ensure productive handling trips?
Maximum weight
What is the Planning Principle in material handling?
All material handling should result from a deliberate plan where the proposed methods' needs, performance objectives, and functional specifications are completely defined at the outset.
Explain the Standardization Principle in materials handling.
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.
What is the Work Principle in material handling focused on?
Material handling work should be minimized without sacrificing productivity or the level of service required of the operation.
Explain the Ergonomic Principle in material handling.
Human capabilities and limitations must be recognized and respected in material handling tasks and equipment design to ensure safe and effective operations.
What are the key goals of minimizing accidents, reducing costs, and improving customer service in materials handling?
The key goals are to improve safety, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction in materials handling processes.
How can material handling equipment design contribute to the efficiency and salability of plant and equipment?
By incorporating integral material handling features, plant and equipment efficiency and salability can be increased.
What are some characteristics of materials that affect handling?
Size, weight, shape, and other properties like slipperiness or explosiveness.
How do individual units and containerized items impact the type of material handling equipment needed?
They lead to discrete material flow, requiring unit loads and unit handling equipment.
What is the significance of the safety aspect in the design of a material handling system?
The system design should be simple and safe to operate to ensure the safety of workers.
What is a unit load in the context of material handling?
A unit load is a single unit or multiple units arranged to be handled as a single unit while maintaining integrity.
How can method study be beneficial in material handling systems?
Method study can help avoid wasteful movements in material handling processes.
Why is it important to select equipment judiciously and train workmen in material handling systems?
Proper equipment selection and worker training ensure coordination and efficiency in material handling operations.
What are the disadvantages of unit loads?
Time spent forming and breaking down the unit load, Cost of containers/pallets and other load restraining materials, Empty containers/pallets may need to be returned to their point of origin
Name some basic ways of restraining a unit load.
Self-restraining, Platforms, Sheets, Reusable containers, Disposable containers, Racks, Load stabilization
What is the purpose of unit load design?
Unit loads can be used for in-process handling and distribution (receiving, storing, and shipping).
How does using unit loads reduce handling costs?
By handling more items at the same time, reducing the number of trips required.
What are the three main factors to consider when selecting unit load size for in-process handling?
Type, size, weight, and configuration of the load
Give examples of load stabilization methods.
Strapping, shrink-wrapping, stretch-wrapping, glue, tape, wire, rubber bands
In what situations can large production batches be split into smaller transfer batches for handling purposes?
When each transfer batch contains one or more-unit loads
What are some examples of reusable containers for unit loads?
Tote pans, pallet boxes, skid boxes, bins, baskets, bulk containers, intermodal containers
What principle dictates the size of a unit load when parts are transferred between adjacent operations?
Unit Load Principle
What are some limiting factors for the practical size of a unit load according to the text?
Equipment, aisle space, and safety considerations
How can MHS alternatives be determined?
By selecting appropriate MH equipment that satisfies the material flow requirements
What are some key considerations when selecting material handling equipment?
Material flow requirements for one or more moves
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