MATERIAL
HANDLING
Presented by GROUP E
What is
Material
Handling??
Material handling is the art and science of moving,
protecting, storing, and controlling materials and
products throughout the manufacturing, warehousing,
distribution, consumption, and disposal processes.
It's a crucial component of any industrial operation,
ensuring effi cient workfl ow, reducing costs, and
minimizing damage.
Storage Equipment:
Transport Equipment:
Involves systems designed to hold
Used to move materials from one
materials while they are not in use,
location to another.
optimizing space and ensuring
Examples include:
accessibility.
• Conveyors
• Shelving and racks
• Cranes
• Automated storage and retrieval
• Forklifts
systems (AS/RS)
• Automated guided vehicles
• Mezzanines
(AGVs)
• Carousel systems
Positioning Equipment: Identification and Control
Helps position materials for handling Equipment:
or assembly, improving ergonomics
and reducing the need for manual KEY These help manage the flow of
materials, track inventory, and
COMPONEN
handling. ensure smooth operations.
• Hoists • Barcodes and RFID systems
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• Lift tables • Inventory management software
• Balancers THERE ARE 3 MAJOR • Sensors
• Manipulators
PARTS • Scanners
Unit Load Formation Equipment: Automation and Robotics:
Used to hold materials together and Increasingly common in material
form a unit load that can be handling to enhance efficiency
transported efficiently. and reduce human intervention.
• Pallets and skids • Robotic arms
• Containers and bins • Automated conveyor systems
• Stretch wrap machines • AI-driven picking systems
• Strapping machines .
IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL
HANDLING
Cost Reduction: Streamlined material handling can significantly
reduce labor costs, equipment expenses, and waste.
Improved Productivity: Efficient movement of materials can
increase production rates and reduce downtime.
Enhanced Quality: Proper handling prevents damage to products,
ensuring higher quality and customer satisfaction.
Safety: Good material handling practices can minimize accidents
and injuries.
Increased Flexibility: A well-designed material handling system
can adapt to changing production needs.
COMMON
CHALLENGES
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SPACE CONSTRAINTS WEIGHT AND SIZE PRODUCT VARIETY LABOUR SHORTAGES
• Limited space in • Handling heavy or bulky • Dealing with a wide • Finding and retaining
warehouses or materials can pose range of products can skilled workers for
manufacturing facilities challenges for require specialized material handling tasks
can hinder efficient equipment and handling techniques. can be difficult.
material movement. personnel.
TRENDS IN MATERIAL
HANDLING
Automation Sustainability
Increasingly, industries are adopting
There's a growing focus on sustainable
automated systems like robots and
practices, including energy-efficient
AGVs to improve efficiency and reduce
equipment and waste reduction.
labor costs.
Data Driven Decision
Making
Using data analytics to optimize material
handling processes and improve performance.
Industries Where
Material Handling is
Critical
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing and Logistics
• Construction
• Retail
• Transportation
• Agriculture
Thank you
very
much!