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Automatic or Manual

 



Logistic process can be automatic ? 

The question is a burning sensation , but the answer is NO, why because its a mix up.


For ex :-

 If dock height is there you don't need a conveyer to load a vehicle, here the planning of the warehouse bay need to get done firstly . 

If your product can get identified from a long distance due to its shape and color, no bar code or scanner reqd.


But automation is reqd for invoicing, tracking vehicle etc but if planning can be done beforehand the investment on technology for automation can be reduced.


On cost cutting, investment need to done from base stage. like the example stated at dock height where a conveyer buying cost, running cost , maintenance cost etc in long run will be Zero .


Another example of Fork lift , is it reqd ? again planning, if the warehouse layout is such where materials is near to bay and proper FIFO with ABC analysis can get maintained then fork lift not reqd.

Make the goods packaging in such a way so that workers safety get ensured automatically, like avoiding sharp age, cover the materials with soft cover to reduce damage and accident. Make small quantity to reduce weight and economic for retail customer to buy.

Man and machine movement in a same place is question on safety and security.


Need to thing human make technology to make the work fast or to cover up what mistake has been done beforehand.

Think in some holistic way.

Sumit Chatterjee
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Dream Bake Pvt Ltd ( Brand Winkies , Mainly into package Cakes division )

Faculty member for Management Subject under Techno India University .
More than 10 + years’ experience in FMCG Supply Chain
CII Certified Supply Chain Management Professional
MBA Marketing & Finance from Future Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Logistic & Supply Chain from St Xavier’s
Post Graduate Diploma in Export & Import Management from ICFAI University
Certified Industrial Computerized Accountant 

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