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Material Handling Information - Workers Walk Long Distances
   
Ergonomics
Workers Walk Long Distances

Workers walking and searching for material increases cycle time and reduces productivity.

An end-of-aisle workstation at the mini load at Northwest Airlines gives workers access to thousands of SKUs in just seconds.
Problem
  • Workers spend too much time walking and searching for materials.
  • Picking sheets give no direction for efficient picking routes.
  • Duplicate material stored throughout facility.
Solution
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