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How to increase material movement in logistics?

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Answered by KartikSharma13
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Materials handling is the function of moving the right materials to the right place in the right time, in the right amount, in sequence, and in the right condition to minimize production cost.

The cost of MH estimates20-25 of total manufacturing labor cost in the united States [ The Material Handling Industry Of America {MHIA}]

The primary goal is to reduce unit costs of production. The other goals are:

1) To Maintain or improve product quality, reduce damage of materials

2) To promote safety and improve working condition

3) To promote productivity

4) Material should flow in a straight line

5) Use gravity. It is free power

6) Move more material at one time

7) Mechanize material handling

8) Automate material handling

9) Promote increased use of facilities

10) Reduce tare weight ( Dead Weight)

11) Control inventory

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