Material Handling
About Material Handling
Material
handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials
and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution,
consumption, and disposal. As a process, material handling incorporates a
wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and
systems that support logistics and make the supply chain work.
Why is Material Handling important?
Material handling is important as they benefit the company by
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Reduced cost using material handling - A large portion of the total
production cost is spent on material procurement, storage, and movement
which are saved by material handling.
• Reduced waste of material
- An appropriate material handling takes care of placing orders of the
right amount, making the use of the material at the right time, keeping
the right amount of inventory, and moving material using better
techniques and with caution.
• Improved work condition - A proper and well-thought material handling also takes care of people performing the work.
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Enhanced distribution - It helps in the reduction of damage to
products during shipping and handling. In addition to this, it also
concerns the storage location of the material. A proper storage location
reduced the chances of material getting damaged in the storage house.
• Optimized warehouse capacity - Optimized warehouse capacity also helps in reducing the overall production cost.
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Improved flow of material - A smooth flow of material is when material
enters the company in raw material form at the time when it is required
and exits the organization in the form of final goods.
Who should take the Material Handling Exam?
• Production executives
• Business owners or Entrepreneurs
• Anyone who wants to assess their material handling skills
• Production managers and senior executives
Material Handling Certification Course Outline
1. Stores Management
2. Standardisation, Codification, and Variety Reduction
3. Facilities Location
4. Material Handling
5. Just-in-time