Flexibility.

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Figure 2-42. Layout Containing an Automated Materials Handling System

c. Flexibility. Changes in the types of the materials

row by row starting from the aisle and working back to

the wall or imaginary line, and never across the whole

handled or the average quantities in stock will require

front of the stacks. Withdrawals across the front of the

periodic changes of layout. The storage officer must be

stacks merely widen the aisle and do not create

aware of the need for changes and when such changes

additional space for the storage of new commodities.

occur, alter a layout if a change will increase operational

This incorrect method of stock withdrawal is a common

efficiency. Also, consolidation of the material in several

cause of "honeycombing" in storage areas (see fig 2-

partially depleted rows into one location or removal of

43). Honeycombing also includes void spaces within the

residual quantities to small lot or loose issue areas can

arrangement of materials on pallets which results in

convert

unusable

space

thereby

reducing

space loss. Space loss between stacks may be due to

honeycombing.

excessive overhang resulting from poor palletization of

d. Effect of stock selection on layouts. Stock

the stock item.

selection from bulk storage areas can influence the

effectiveness of layouts. Material must be withdrawn

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