2. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Chapter 13 Equipment used in facilities

3. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Outline This chapter covers the following topics: Selection of equipment Risks associated with equipment purchases Storage methods for small items Pallets and storage Hanging rail systems Moving loads Moving and sorting Containers

4. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Selection of equipment Equipment requirements must be : - Defined in terms of simple criteria - Measurable

5. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Risks associated with equipment purchase Greatest risks when: - Deciding on purchase - Receiving and testing purchase Using wrong criteria to purchase will haunt the facility for a long time Poor testing will mean repairs or modifications at a cost

6. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Storage methods for small items Shelving Bins Live storage methods Mobile shelving Carousels Storage cabinets

7. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Pallets and storage Pallet storage Pallet sizing Block stacking pallets General racks Static storage racks

8. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Pallets and storage (continued) Narrow-aisle racks Drive-in or drive-through racks Mobile racks Live storage racks Comparison of racks

9. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Hanging rail systems Hanging rails Trolleys

10. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Moving loads Manual and powered pallet trucks Forklift truck or counter-balance truck Reach truck Turret trucks, narrow-aisle trucks and cranes

11. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Moving and sorting parcels Conveyors Accelerator belts Merge systems In-line bar code scanners In-line weighing and measuring Diverters and sorters

12. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Containers Spreaders and twistlocks Reach stackers Straddle carriers Quayside container cranes

13. Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership Conclusion Choice of equipment is a long-term commitment. The effect of a bad choice is endured for a long time The pleasure of the correct choice is enjoyed for a long time.