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Seatwork:
‘Material Handling’ refers to the ‘moving of materials from the store room to the machine and
from one machine to the next during the process of manufacture’. It is also defined as the ‘art
and science of moving, packing and storing of products in any form’.
form’. It is a specialised activity
for a modern manufacturing concern, with 50 to 75% of the cost of production. This cost can be
reduced by proper section, operation and maintenance of material handling devices. Material
handling devices increases the output, improves quality, speeds up the deliveries and d decreases
ecreases
the cost of production. Hence, material handling
han dling is a prime consideration in the d
designing
esigning new
plant and several existing plants.
The primary objective of a material handling system is to reduce the unit cost of production. The
other subordinate objectives are:
method.
d) Standardisation Principle:
Standardise equipment as well as methods.
h) Obsolescence Principle:
Obsolete methods and equipment be replaced by efficient methods and equipment.
Equipment utilisation ratio is an important indicator for judging the materials handling system.
This ratio can be computed and compared with similar firms or in the same over a period of time.
Fixed path equipments which move in a fixed path. Conveyors, monorail devices, chutes and
pulley drive equipments belong to this category. A slight variation in this category is provided by
the overhead crane, which though restricted, can move materials in any manner within a
restricted
hauling area byand
tonnage virtue
are of its for
used design. Overhead
handling bulkycranes have a very
raw materials, good and
stacking range
at in terms
times of
palletizing.
Variable path equipments have no restrictions in the direction of movement although their size is
a factor to be given due
du e consideration trucks, forklifts mobile cranes and industrial tractors
belong to this category. Forklifts are available in many ranges, they are manoeuvrable and
various attachments are provided to increase their versatility.
Skills Development
“Spreading the joy of eating to everyone,” Jollibee Foods Corporation has grown brands that
bring delightful dining experience to its customers worldwide. Every day, millions of people
enjoy the great tasting food in a happy and fun Jollibee
Jo llibee restaurant. When they stand before the
counter, they already know more or less what they want: crispy chicken jo joy,
y, spaghetti, yum
burger and etc.
But how are these great tasting food made? How do the Jollibee Food Corporation make sure the
same satisfying taste is experienced again? How do they make sure that they are safe? Many of
their products are cooked inside the store and that’s what customers see as in frying the French
fries. “Actually, there are so many things take place
plac e b
before
efore the food reaches the store, a long and
complex supply chain that it is so much driven by time,” said by the team leader of crews of
JFC-Sm Lucena branch.
According to Edison Camelon, the crew team leader, they used the POS system or what they
called Point of Sale system to render good customer services. A Point of Sale
Sa le (POS) System is
where you make transaction, record sales, and track inventory of your business ANYTIME and
ANYWHERE. As the core business of the JFC is all about the development, operation and
franchising of its quick-service restaurant brands, this system really helps a lot because the
business can operate and earn even though
thou gh you’re not physically in the restaurant. The best
b est
example is you can get fresh, complete and affordable meals, anytime, anywhere through the 8-7000
Jollibee Express Delivery Service.
Service. Whether you find yourself stuck indoors or craving for a Jollibee treat,
you just need to dial 8-7000
8-7000 and enjoy Jollibee’s extensive menu of tasty Filipino food.
food .
On the other hand, there is a complex supply chain when it comes to material handling for production.