20 Principles Of MH

The Twenty Principles

of

Material Handling

Orientation Principle: Stud¡t the system

relationships thoroughly prior to preliminary

planning in order to identify existing

methods and probléms, physical and

economic constraints, and to establish

future requirements and goals.

Planning Principle: Establish a plan to

include basic requirements, desirable

options, and the consideration of

contingencies for all material handling and

storage activities.

Systems Principle: lntegrate those

handling and storage activities which are

economically viable into a coordinated

system of operation including receiving,

inspection, storage, production, assembly,

packaging, warehousing, shipping and

transportation.

Unit Load Principle: Handle product in as

large a unit load as practical.

Space Utilization Principle: Make

effective utilization of all cubic space.

Standardization Principle: Standardize

handling methods and equipment

wherever possible.

Ergonomic Principle: Recognize human

capabilities and limitations by designing

material handling equipment and

procedures for effective interaction with the

people using the system.

Energy Principle: lnclude energy

consumption of the material handling

systems and material handling procedures

when making comparisons or preparing

economic justif ications.

Ecology Principle: Minimize adverse

effects on the environment when selecting

material handling equipment and

procedures.

Mechanization Principle: Mechanize the

handling process where feasible to

increase efficiency and economy in the

handling of materials.

Flexibility Principle: Use methods and

equipment which can perform a variety of

tasks under a variety of operating

conditions.

Simplification Principle: Simplify handling

by eliminating, reducing, or combining

unnecessary movements and/or

equipment.

Gravity Principle: Utilize gravity to move

material wherever possible, while.

respecting limitations concerning safety,

product damage and loss.

Safety Principle: Provide safe material

handling equrpment and methods which

follow existing safety codes and

regulations in addition to accrued

experience.

Computerization Principle: Consider

computerizatron in material handling and

storage systems, when circumstances

warrant, for improved material and

information control.

System Flow Principle: lntegrate data

flow with the physical material flow in

handling

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