20 Principles Of MH

The Twenty Principles

of

Material Handling

Orientation Principle: Stud¡t the system

relationships thoroughly prior to preliminary

planning in order to identify existing

methods and probléms, physical and

economic constraints, and to establish

future requirements and goals.

Planning Principle: Establish a plan to

include basic requirements, desirable

options, and the consideration of

contingencies for all material handling and

storage activities.

Systems Principle: lntegrate those

handling and storage activities which are

economically viable into a coordinated

system of operation including receiving,

inspection, storage, production, assembly,

packaging, warehousing, shipping and

transportation.

Unit Load Principle: Handle product in as

large a unit load as practical.

Space Utilization Principle: Make

effective utilization of all cubic space.

Standardization Principle: Standardize

handling methods and equipment

wherever possible.

Ergonomic Principle: Recognize human

capabilities and limitations by designing

material handling equipment and

procedures for effective interaction with the

people using the system.

Energy Principle: lnclude energy

consumption of the material handling

systems and material handling procedures

when making comparisons or preparing

economic justif ications.

Ecology Principle: Minimize adverse

effects on the environment when selecting

material handling equipment and

procedures.

Mechanization Principle: Mechanize the

handling process where feasible to

increase efficiency

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