1. MH...CH07......LECT-021 SYSTEMS CONCEPT Adopting a materials handling systems from overall optimization point of view. Adopting a materials handling systems from overall optimization point of view. It means that it is not necessary to buy the latest materials handling equipment, It means that it is not necessary to buy the latest materials handling equipment, Materials handling engineer must put all the elements of the system together to see whether it is profitable for the enterprise. Materials handling engineer must put all the elements of the system together to see whether it is profitable for the enterprise. Must analyze to ensure the objective of least total cost of handling. Must analyze to ensure the objective of least total cost of handling. Must have basic criteria for selecting a handling system of adequate monetary pay back, if all other things are equal. Must have basic criteria for selecting a handling system of adequate monetary pay back, if all other things are equal.

2. MH...CH07......LECT-022 Systems approach for materials handling…….. It demands that all elements of problem, its cause and effect be analyzed so as to accomplish to desired objectives.

3. MH...CH07......LECT-023 Systematic analysis…. Systematic analysis should lead to a solution which satisfy the following important conditions : There should not be any other problem created by the new system proposed to be implemented. There should not be any other problem created by the new system proposed to be implemented. Amount of return on investment must justify the proposed handling system. Amount of return on investment must justify the proposed handling system. The system must take care for reasonably long period of time, and that it must permit expansion or modification without much cost and difficulty. The system must take care for reasonably long period of time, and that it must permit expansion or modification without much cost and difficulty. The new system must be simple to implement so that it is easily acceptable by management as well as by operators. The new system must be simple to implement so that it is easily acceptable by management as well as by operators.

4. MH...CH07......LECT-024 New handling system must have technique and method which can easily fit into the existing system and has least total cost of the system and meets the ultimate objective of the materials handling.

5. MH...CH07......LECT-025 Achievements of the systems approach: Increase the production effectiveness. Increase the production effectiveness. Minimize unnecessary labor and make the enterprise more profitable. Minimize unnecessary labor and make the enterprise more profitable. Reduce damage due to material handling Reduce damage due to material handling Reduce accident rates. Reduce accident rates. Effective utilization of space by proper layout planning. Effective utilization of space by proper layout planning.

6. MH...CH07......LECT-026 Steps in Analyzing Materials Handling Problems: Establish the scope of the study. Establish the scope of the study. Pinpoint the areas of plant layout to be covered by the study. Pinpoint the areas of plant layout to be covered by the study. Determine volume expected to be handled per unit time by the new system. Determine volume expected to be handled per unit time by the new system. Nature and type of the materials to be handled. Nature and type of the materials to be handled. Determine the handling cost of the items being handled by the present system. Determine the handling cost of the items being handled by the present system. Cont…..

7. MH...CH07......LECT-027 Determine details of distance to be moved, with details of curves, slopes etc. Determine details of distance to be moved, with details of curves, slopes etc. Determine, how to move the material i.e., in tray, bundles, pallets etc. Determine, how to move the material i.e., in tray, bundles, pallets etc. Determine the details of the equipment used viz. capacity, speed, flexibility etc. Determine the details of the equipment used viz. capacity, speed, flexibility etc. Determine the time taken for the movement. Determine the time taken for the movement. A thorough survey should then be made considering the systems approach. A thorough survey should then be made considering the systems approach. Alternative, systems should then be evaluated from all angles including financial, physical, safety, acceptance by the management and operators, and its effects on working, safety and overall environment. Alternative, systems should then be evaluated from all angles including financial, physical, safety, acceptance by the management and operators, and its effects on working, safety and overall environment.

8. MH...CH07......LECT-028 OBJECTIVES OF MATERIALS HANDLING Main objective of materials handling is to reduce product cost, the one overall goal. A materials handling equipment is not a production machinery, but is an auxiliary equipment that improves the flow of material which in turn reduces stoppages in production machines and thus increases their production.

9. MH...CH07......LECT-029 Objectives of a proper material handling system 1. Reduced costs 2. Increased capacity 3. Improved working conditions 4. Improved customer service

10. MH...CH07......LECT-0210 (1) Reduction in Cost: Reducing material handling labor. Reducing material handling labor. Material handling work should not be assigned to skilled or semi-skilled labor. Material handling work should not be assigned to skilled or semi-skilled labor. Reducing indirect labor expenses on activities connected with storage, inspection, quality control, repair, tool room, shipping etc. Reducing indirect labor expenses on activities connected with storage, inspection, quality control, repair, tool room, shipping etc. Reducing damage of materials during handling. Reducing damage of materials during handling. Better utilization of space. Better utilization of space. Reducing in process storage. Reducing in process storage. Increasing productivity. Increasing productivity. Reducing expenditure on packaging and other protective devices. Reducing expenditure on packaging and other protective devices. Decreasing inventory. Decreasing inventory.

11. MH...CH07......LECT-0211 (2)Increase in Capacity : By better utilization of space. By better utilization of space. Racks or containers that stacks item upon each other making full use of air space should be preferred. From this point of view, use of overhead cranes, conveyors, lift trucks etc. are very suitable. Racks or containers that stacks item upon each other making full use of air space should be preferred. From this point of view, use of overhead cranes, conveyors, lift trucks etc. are very suitable. By reducing travel space or excessive wastage of space. By reducing travel space or excessive wastage of space. For this purpose a study of flow of materials between operations should be done considering the flow paths, volume of material, timing etc. This study may help in reducing travel time and space requirements. For this purpose a study of flow of materials between operations should be done considering the flow paths, volume of material, timing etc. This study may help in reducing travel time and space requirements.

12. MH...CH07......LECT-0212 By improving equipment utilization. By improving equipment utilization. This can be achieved by ensuring regular supply and distribution of material. This will reduce the idling of machine. This can be achieved by ensuring regular supply and distribution of material. This will reduce the idling of machine. By faster loading or -unloading. By faster loading or -unloading. This can be achieved by employing conveyor system, cranes, loaders, rail road cars, tiping trucks etc. This can be achieved by employing conveyor system, cranes, loaders, rail road cars, tiping trucks etc.

13. MH...CH07......LECT-0213 (3)Improvement in Working Conditions: Safety aspects : Safety aspects : Safety of men, material and associated equipment not only prevents loss of money but also enhances the moral of workers. Safety of men, material and associated equipment not only prevents loss of money but also enhances the moral of workers. Easy working: Easy working: By using proper handling equipment heavy jobs can be handled with ease, faster speed and at a constant rate throughout the period of production. This enables high morale and lower workers turnover. By using proper handling equipment heavy jobs can be handled with ease, faster speed and at a constant rate throughout the period of production. This enables high morale and lower workers turnover. Foolproof operation : Foolproof operation : Due to absence of manual handling, there are no chances of confusion resulting in placing of material at wrong, location or disruption of production. Due to absence of manual handling, there are no chances of confusion resulting in placing of material at wrong, location or disruption of production.

14. MH...CH07......LECT-0214 (4)Improved Customer Service : Customers service will be improved by following proper and improved material handling system which will enable regular and timely market supply by avoiding disruption in production schedule. These are the main sources of good customer service.

15. MH...CH07......LECT-0215 FUNCTIONS OF MATERILAS HANDLING Material Handling methods. Material Handling methods. Storage methods. Storage methods. Packaging and packing methods of both raw material and finished products. Packaging and packing methods of both raw material and finished products. Loading and unloading methods. Loading and unloading methods. Selection of equipment for movement, loading, unloading and storage. Selection of equipment for movement, loading, unloading and storage. Selection of auxiliary equipment. Selection of auxiliary equipment.

16. MH...CH07......LECT-0216 Repair and maintenance policies and procedures for handling equipments. Repair and maintenance policies and procedures for handling equipments. Safety of men, material and equipment during handling. Safety of men, material and equipment during handling. Training of personnel engaged on handling jobs. Training of personnel engaged on handling jobs. Carry out handling cost studies and cost control and cost reduction methods. Carry out handling cost studies and cost control and cost reduction methods. Communication system related to materials handling system. Communication system related to materials handling system.

17. MH...CH07......LECT-0217 Disadvantages of Mechanical Handling Additional capital investment. Additional capital investment. Loss of flexibility. Loss of flexibility. A mechanical system is generally designed for a particular size, shape, volume and for a particular sequence of operation and hence it is difficult to change, and require additional cost for modification for likely range of changes in the product or production techniques. A mechanical system is generally designed for a particular size, shape, volume and for a particular sequence of operation and hence it is difficult to change, and require additional cost for modification for likely range of changes in the product or production techniques. Breakdown. Breakdown. Being mechanical and electrical system, the handling system may breakdown at times, and may take some time for repairs. Being mechanical and electrical system, the handling system may breakdown at times, and may take some time for repairs. Every mechanical handling system requires timely maintenance, which means addition of skilled maintenance manpower, maintenance spares, cost of maintenance time required for servicing and arrangement during this period to continue production. Every mechanical handling system requires timely maintenance, which means addition of skilled maintenance manpower, maintenance spares, cost of maintenance time required for servicing and arrangement during this period to continue production.