{"470811":{"#nid":"470811","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SCL Course: Material Handling 101 - Fundamentals, Analysis and Selection","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE DESCRIPTION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis workshop provides an introduction to the field of material handling, including systems analysis, equipment selection, and the relationship of material handling to other activities and operations of the industrial plant or warehouse. It is also an excellent refresher course for those who want an update on the latest trends. You will learn how to plan and analyze material handling systems; how to improve material handling operations; and when to apply material handling automation. Key features are case examples and a guided exercise to ensure your mastery of the techniques presented.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEssential learning for those who are seeking cost reductions through better handling methods. Also valuable for those who must replace, upgrade, or add material handling equipment.\u0026nbsp;The two-day course will include case examples and a guided exercise to ensure mastery of the techniques presented.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWHO SHOULD ATTEND\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaterial handling and logistics engineers, manufacturing and process engineers, industrial Engineers and systems analysts, production supervisors and team leaders, warehouse supervisors and team leaders, and cell planning and Lean Manufacturing teams\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpon completion of this course, you will be able to:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlan and analyze material handling systems\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EImprove material handling operations within their organization\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAscertain when to apply material handling automation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWHAT IS COVERED\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFundamental material handling principles and concepts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClassifications of material handling equipment\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystematic Handling Analysis (SHA)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaterial handling evaluations, selections, and continuous improvement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE MATERIALS\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants receive a course notebook.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECOURSE PREREQUISITES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ECERTIFICATE INFORMATION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis course is part of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/education\/professional-education\/courses#SCM\u0022\u003ESupply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EPROGRAM TIMES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the first day, please check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELast Day (8:00am-5:00pm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEssential learning for those who are seeking cost reductions through better handling methods. Also valuable for those who must replace, upgrade, or add material handling equipment.\u0026nbsp;The two-day course will include case examples and a guided exercise to ensure mastery of the techniques presented.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"An introduction to the field of material handling, including systems analysis, equipment selection, and the relationship of material handling to other activities and operations of the industrial plant or warehouse."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2015-11-17 15:16:37","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 02:14:50","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2016-03-23T13:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2016-03-24T22:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2016-03-24T22:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2016-03-23 17:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2016-03-25 02:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2016-03-25 02:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.pe.gatech.edu\/courses\/material-handling-101-fundamentals-analysis-and-selection","title":"Course registration page"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/mh101","title":"Course webpage within the SCL website"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"},{"id":"56347","name":"EMIL"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"3843","name":"distribution"},{"id":"168044","name":"sourcing"},{"id":"168","name":"Transportation"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"10377","name":"Career\/Professional development"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78771","name":"Public"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:info@scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Einfo@scl.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}