Course
code | IM525E |
credit_hours | 3 |
title | Industrial Material Handling Systems |
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prequisites | IM426 |
credit hours | 3 |
Description/Outcomes | Provides a broad understanding of materials handling engineering from a system design and application engineering point of view. Instruction in the engineering principles, design criteria, operating parameters, performance requirements, equipment resources, and applications of engineering practices involved in the planning, design, and operation of materials handling systems for manufacturing, physical distribution, and government operations. A materials handling system design project is a required part of the course. |
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objectives | Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
Identify the different classifications and the basic concepts of material handling systems.
Identify the different variations of these systems within each category.
Analyse the performance of each of these types.
Select the most appropriate material handling system for a given situation. |
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ref. books | Edward H. Frazelle, “World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling”, McGraw-Hill |
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objective set | combined |
content set | bullets |
Course Content
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Introduction to Material Handling Classifications and Concepts
Pallets, Containers, and Packaging ? Introduction
Conveyors ? Introduction
Conveyors ? Analysis
Vehicles (AGVs, Forklifts, and Hand Trucks) ? Introduction
Vehicle systems ? Analysis
Overhead Systems (Cranes And Hoists) ? Introduction
Storage Equipment ? Introduction
Storage Equipment ? Analysis
Warehouse Operations ? Introduction
Warehouse Management ? Data Analysis
Warehouse Management ? Storage
Warehouse Management ? Order Picking
Robots and Automation
Automatic Identification
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