Problem Solving and Automation

What is material handling? Name some systems that are associated with material handling.
Why use automated systems?
Match the conveyor with its description.
A. Accumulation conveyor A vertical conveyor that uses attached load-carrying units and operates in a continuous loop
B. Belt conveyor A conveyor that is used to vertically carry a load from one level to another
C. Chain conveyor A conveyor that uses a system of rollers driven by a belt or shaft
D. Live roller conveyor A conveyor that has chain loops in an over-and-under configuration and is powered by sprockets at the ends
E. Platform conveyor A conveyor that accumulates loads at specific locations for further processing
F. Vertical conveyor A conveyor that transports goods on a belt made of fabric, rubber, plastic, leather or metal in a continuous loop
A ______________________ is a large system consisting of aisles and racks that uses a vehicle to retrieve items.
A. Automated Item Retrieval System
B. Warehouse Distribution System
C. Automated Storage and Retrieval System
D. All of the above
What are the six steps to solving a problem in a warehouse environment?
What type of racking system equipment should be used for slow moving and/or small items?