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One of the original principles of materials handling system design is the Unit Load Principle; handle as large a load as possible to reduce the total number of moves. For years, this principle guided the development and application of pallet load handling. Today, it’s hard to imagine a time when standardized pallets were not an integral part of any storage and handling system.
However, as “just-in-time” began to dominate our thinking we pulled back from the pallet load as the only option. For many products, a full pallet represented several weeks of supply, and good inventory management dictated that we get better at handling small quantities through manufacturing and distribution processes.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James M. Apple, Jr. is a Director in The Progress Group. Prior to co-founding The Progress Group in 1991, he was a Partner with Coopers & Lybrand's SysteCon division. During 1992-1995 he served as a Senior Systems Advisor with Vanderlande Industries, a major conveyor and systems provider in Europe.
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