Category: Warehouse Basics
April 2011 MANUFACTURING REPORT PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS
April 2011 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS IN THIS ECONOMY… The economy is growing, but a “hick-up” in April’s numbers due to increased material and energy costs will have an impact on organizations ability to profit from the increased activities. As the report notes, “Plastic …
Warehouse Inventory Control Ideas
The Pros and Cons of Inventory control. 4 approaches to inventory control are examined: memory, fixed locations, zoning and full random inventory tracking. How to organize a warehouse and create product location addresses.
Forklift Driver Training #4
Test your Warehouse IQ! Q: When inspecting the forklift battery, you are looking for all of the following except? (Click on the one that does not apply) Gates are in place Battery disconnect functions Fully charged Battery falls out when a sharp turn is taken
Reduce Labor through Standardization in the Warehouse
What does it mean to have standardization in a warehouse? Without sacrificing flexibility, standardization is a lean principle that asks that processes are easily repeatable, easy to train, easy to improve upon. With less variety, less customization is required. Who customizes? People do; so standardization means better organization and less labor. What areas of the …
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Forklift Driver Training Test #3
Test your Warehouse IQ! Q: What are the six areas an operator should perform an operational inspection on? (Click on the best answer) Paint job, load limit, seat covers, brakes, horn, load center Tires, battery, hour meter, lift/lower system, controls, general safety Controls, steering, center of gravity, brakes, load limit, battery Horn, brakes, steering, directional/speed …
