Dive into the crux of efficiency! Share your strategies for perfecting transportation logistics to meet manufacturing goals.
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1.Transportation logistics falls in 2 parts: -supplier to plant -within plant #2.'Supplier to plant'- this needs to be synchronised with production schedule using kanban and milk run. #3.Within plant- this needs to be again synchronised using kanban. #4.In plant logistics routes for just in time delivery from stores and feeder shops need to be streamlined using spaghetti diagram to understand criss crossing and eliminating/ reducing to avoid waiting and delays. #5.Shop layout is another factor that needs to be accounted to improve in plant logistics. #6.Usage of AGVs and proper maintenance of the same are key for efficient material transportation. #7.Operators' discipline in posting kanban cards at right time is a must for JIT.
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