Fleet Management.

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which they provide the most efficient materials handling.

(2) Restricted operating space or other

conditions which do not permit the maneuvering of

b. There is no set formula for computing

mobile equipment.

requirements for fixed-type equipment.

It is the

responsibility of the storage managers to determine

(3) The operation being performed requires

when and where the installation of fixed equipment will

separate handling of individual units or packages.

offer greater advantage than mobile types, and the

(4) Multi floor storage areas.

particular type and characteristics which will best

d. An area where fixed equipment is serving well is

perform the desired handling at the desired speed.

shown in figure 4-107. The absence of such equipment

c. While there are no common mathematical

would require support from mobile equipment which

factors applicable to computing fixed equipment

would serve less satisfactorily. ixed equipment offers

requirements, there are certain other factors which help

constant service at unvarying capacity. In use of mobile

determine the practicability of fixed equipment

equipment, the operation is dependent on the equipment

installation:

arriving at a balanced time cycle. When either the

(1) A repetitive and somewhat continuous

mobile equipment cycle is interrupted or the operation

flow of material to, from, or through a common point or

flow fluctuates, production complications can result.

fixed path (i.e., processing, packaging and packing

lines, baling operations, segregation lines, etc.).

DON'T OVERLOOK ADVANTAGES OF FIXED

EQUIPMENT

Figure 4-107. Fixed active roller conveyor line serves to good advantage in package transfer.

level.

It analyzes fleet utilization to determine

4-31. Fleet Management.

effectiveness of the materials handling program,

a. Definition. Fleet management as distinguished

remedial action, as required, proper maintenance for all

from operational use of MHE encompasses overall

MHE, and efficient distribu-

determination of quantitative requirements at installation

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