BMGT 372 Exam 1

increase effective capacity of facilities
improve facility operating efficiency
develop effective working conditions
reduce heavy labor
logistics services improvements
reduce costs

bumpers
levelers
seals
restraints

lift trucks
pallets/skids
pallet
pallet jack
storage/shelves
cranes
conveyors/rollers
live racks

automated storage and retrieval systems
automated guided vehicles
robots
towlines
carousels

labor cost reductions
increased productivity/service lvls
reductions in handling
increased accuracy

initial capital costs
reliability and maintenance
lack of flexibility and obsolescence
worker acceptance

combine benefits of automation w/flexibility of manual handling

often couple w/an RFID initiative

pickers are guided through the pick by lighted shelves, bins, or containers
often assoc w/carousels and shelving equip

effective can decrease costs, incrs productivity, and provide:
markets product
carry product id
provide product info
display mandated product warnings/info
protect product from damage/improve handling
put product in manageable consumer size

traditional retail lvl packaging. config for max mkting capabilities

geared twd protection
usually formed into cartons, bags, barrels, etc
cartons should be lg enough to provide economies of scale but light enough to be handled rel easily

provide protection from shocks due to dropping, rough handling, etc

provide protection against environmental damage, elements, moisture, etc

lighter pkging can:
save transport costs and allow for more product to fit
careful planning of size allows for better space utilization
environ conscious pkg may save disposal costs
returnable containers: cost savings and environmental benefits