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Program of Industrial Engineering (English)

IND424

MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS

Course Code
IND424
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. develop knowledge and understanding of material handling requirements, and identify appropriate equipment,
  2. develop skill in using quantitative methods to model, analyze, and optimize problems related to material handling systems,
  3. develop skill in formulating mathematical programming models for solving a variety of material handling problems,
  4. develop skill in reporting the results of the project study,
  5. Involved in a team work, and aware of ethical and professional issues.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to make an introduction to planning and design of material handling systems from an industrial engineering point of view. A balance of traditional and analytical approaches to material handling will be presented: material handling terminology, principles, design procedure, analysis of material handling requirements, relationship with layout, unit load, material handling equipment and selection, storage and warehousing, material handling (conveyor, AGV) in production and flow systems, material handling (order picking, AS/R systems, carousels) in warehousing and storage systems, storage models and storage space utilization.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Material Handling, Basic Terminology, Principles,
2nd Week Material Handling Requirements,
3rd Week Overview of Material Handling Equipment,
4th Week Mathematical Modelling of Equipment Selection Problem,
5th Week Considerations in Material Handling System Design,
6th Week Relationship with Layout Planning,
7th Week Material Transport Systems,
8th Week Analysis of Material Transport Systems (industrial trucks),
9th Week Analysis of Material Transport Systems (conveyor analysis),
10th Week Introduction to Storage Systems and Storage Location Strategies,
11th Week Engineering Analysis of Storage Systems,
12th Week Mathematical Models in Warehouse Planning,
13th Week Order Picking Systems,
14th Week AS/R Systems Sizing and Cost Estimation.
Recommended or Required ReadingFacilities Planning By James A. Tompkins (Author), John A. White (Author), Yavuz A. Bozer (Author), J.M.A. Tanchoco (Author), Wiley; 4th edition, Wiley, (2010), 978-0470444047.
Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing By Mikell P. Groover, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, (2014),978-0133499612.
Materials Handling: Principles and Practice By Theodore Henry Allegri, Krieger Pub. Co., (1992), 978-0894646720.
Manufacturing Facilities Design & Material Handling By Matthew P. Stephens, Fred E. Meyers, 5th edition, Purdue University Press, (2013), 978-1557536501.
Introduction to Materials Handling By Ray, Siddhartha, New Age International (P) Ltd., (2007), 978-8122420999.
Materials Handling Handbook By David E. Mulcahy, McGraw-Hill Professional, (1998), 978-0070440142.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
Project 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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