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Material Handling Information - 10 Steps to Get There - Walkthrough of Your Present System
   
10 Steps to Get There
Walkthrough of Your Present System

TESTa Excess material clutters the floor in this storage area, creating congestion and opportunities for lost or damaged inventory.
  • Going from receiving through shipping, walk the flow of material in your operation, noting:
    • How and where material is stored.
    • Congestion in storage and traffic areas.
    • Times material is touched.
    • Ergonomic and safety issues.
    • Distance material travels through your operation.
    • Complexity of material flow.
  • Ask people from every level in your operation:
    • Where does it hurt?
    • What are your problem areas?
    • What is keeping you from getting product out the door?
  • Bring in an outside logistics expert to gain a fresh perspective from an objective third party.
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