Setup Reduction Ideas
(Containers and Material Handling Devices)

Part containers can be moved using a variety of “Dollies” this frees operators from waiting on material handling equipment.  All dollies should be equipped with a foot lock for safety. 

Standard container sizes for easy storage space planning .

Dollies used to ease movement of containers in the factory.

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Part containers can be designed to allow for “Kitting” of right and left hand sets of parts for assembly. 
Note: the carpeting on the shelves to avoid damage to class A surface parts.

 
 
 

Special wheeled racks with swing away arms can be set up to move sub-assemblies directly to the line.  This can facilitate JIT production.

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Racking system with gravitational conveyors to easily support a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory system.

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