Unit- 3
       MATERIAL 
               
      HANDLING
      Definition of Material Handling
             Materials handling is a system 
        or    combination      of    methods, 
        facilities, labour and equipment for 
        moving,  packing  and  storing  the 
        materials     to     meet      specific 
        objectives.
                  - Raymond A. Kulwice  
   Definition of Material Handling
   Material  handling  is  the  art  and 
  science  involving  the  movement, 
  packing and storing of substances in 
  any form. 
   - International material management society
   Objectives of Material handling
  • 1. Selection of machines / equipment and 
   plant layout to minimize material handling 
   requirements.
  • 2. Selection of appropriate, efficient and safe 
   material handling equipment.
  • 3. Prevention of damage to materials
  • 4. Safety in materials handling through 
   improvement in working conditions.
          Cont.,
  • 5. Increase the productivity capacity of the 
   production facilities and enhancing 
   productivity.
  • 6. Minimising movements of semi-finished 
   goods during production.
  • 7. Minimising the distance moved
  • 8. Eleminating /minimising deplicate handling.