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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (OBJECTIVE (COST REDUCTION (Material handling can…
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE
COST REDUCTION
Material handling can constitute as much as 50 percent of total product cost and effective handling of materials can help minimize this cost. When handling costs are reduced the overall unit cost is reduced as a direct result. Sophisticated management theories, including just-in-time production and supply chain management are primarily concerned with materials handling.
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MEANING
Short distance movement of goods or materials within a storage area, involving loading, unloading, palletizing, de-palletizing, etc.
FUNCTION
a) To employ mechanical aids in place of manual labour in order to speed up the materials movement
b) To minimize the movement involved in a production operation
c) Materials handling equipments should periodically be resorted to check ups, repairs and maintenance
d) By elimination/ minimization of back tracking and duplicate handling.
e) Increasing speed of material handling operation through mechanization
FORKLIFT
MEANING
A forklift is a powered industrial truck used to hoist and transport materials by means of steel forks inserted under the load. The forklift was invented in 1917 by a transmission manufacturing company in order to facilitate the movement of heavy automotive sub assemblies. It has since become an indispensable piece of equipment in many manufacturing and warehousing operations.
ADVANTAGES
Great Lifting & Loading Capacities – The forklifts are small but compact machines, designed to work in tight and narrow areas. Also, they are highly maneuverable and capable to lift different loads. Most dealers offer small-capacity forklifts in Brisbane, but there are also forklifts with capacity of over 5000 kg. The best thing is that you can choose a forklift with the right configuration and capacity depending on your needs.
Ease Of Maintenance – Forklifts with simple operation and maintenance is what all forklifts Brisbane dealers can guarantee. Proper and regular maintenance is essential for ensuring a long service life, and it is very important for keeping the machine in a good working condition. Most forklift manufacturers today provide a full maintenance and preventive maintenance plan.
Increased Safety – Before the forklifts became available, people who worked in warehouses and factories were using simple and customized systems for lifting and moving loads, such as ropes, cables, pulleys and other combinations. Of course, these improvised lifting mechanisms were not safe. The forklifts today are very improved and they increase the safety of the operators and all other workers. The forklift operators are trained in forklifts Brisbane training centres
DISADVANTAGES
1) These are much expensive. So everyone can not buy it. Even the forklift rentals cost is also higher.
2) Another disadvantage is that the charging takes a lot of time, and it is recommended not to run them until they are fully charged.
3) The capability of lifting weight is lower than other forklifts.
4) You can not handle it until you are fully trained.
5) These are usable only indoor.