where can material handling task be eliminated, combined and simplified?

Answer 1

Hi. The simplest way to determine this is called the 'string test'. Put a floor layout up and put pins at each step of a process. Connect a string from point 1 to 2 to 3 ... Any duplication will become obvious. This will aid in identifying useless moves or moves which can be simplified, sometimes by something as simple as moving a bench or operator's workstation.