SCM 303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Ikea, Races Of Starcraft
Document Summary
Material handling & packaging (chapter 10) (quiz 10) Packaging: materials used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, and presentation of goods. Building block concept: smallest unit is consumer package, each unit is placed within the next larger one to protect the product. Ability to withstand exposure to elements: chemical characteristics. Package testing: pretesting strongly advised, testing dependent on: Handling, temp, shelf life: types of testing. Vibrations, dropping, horizontal impact, compression, over exposure to environment, rough landing. Labeling: typically occurs at the end of the assembly process, boxes must be labeled when contents are hidden, many regulations govern labeling. Instructions for use: regulations differ from country to country and from state to state. Environmental issues: reduce packing materials used, packaging materials that are more environmentally friendly with recycled content, closed loop system. System to collect used packaging and recycle it. Interface with transportation: design for logistics (dfl): packing and shipping requirements are considered in initial product design.
