Figures in Chapter 3

1. Figures in Chapter 3

2. Learning objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to; • Explain how storage, materials handling, freight transportation and packaging systems together carry out the flow of materials in a supply chain. • Describe what to consider when designing a store layout. • Describe the principle of dividing a store into zones. • Explain the pros and cons of fixed and random storage location systems. • Describe and compare the major types of equipment used for physical storage of items in a warehouse. • Describe and compare the major types of material handling equipment. • Describe and compare the principles of different strategies for retrieval of materials from stores. • Describe and compare the characteristics of the major traffic modes. • Explain the roles of different major players in the transport system. • Explain the roles and functions of packages in the logistics system.

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11. Figure 3.9 Counterbalance truck Lift truck, low loaders and stackers Low and high picking trucks

12. Figure 3.10 Roler tracks in high warehouse Roler tracks in production Chain-linked ceiling and floor-based conveyors

13. Figure 3.11 AGVS

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