Materials Handling and Transportation Technologies
Code: 44762 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4318306 Logistics and Supply Chain Management | OB | 1 | 2 |
Contact
- Name:
- Juan Jose Ramos Gonzalez
- Email:
- juanjose.ramos@uab.cat
Teaching groups languages
You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject. Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2023.
External teachers
- Dr.sc.ing Antons Patļins
- Prof. Andrejs Romanovs (Andrejs. Romanovs@rtu.lv)
- Prof. Gaby Neumann
Prerequisites
None
Objectives and Contextualisation
After the course students are expected to be able:
- to analyse material transport systems (construction features, facilities and equipment). to analyse material storage systems (construction features, facilities and equipment).
- to explain material unitizing procedures and security requirements in material handling system. to use material identification systems
- to select the most appropriate means of transport for cargo transportation
- to create and analyse the main transport documents for cargo transportation
- to understand parameters that influence the efficiency of the material handling and transportation system
Learning Outcomes
- CA11 (Competence) Tackle LSCM challenges holistically, taking into account the technological considerations and the suitability and performance of the materials handling technologies being used.
- CA12 (Competence) Specify the requirements for operation, performance and automation technologies needed in material handling and conveyor systems.
- KA14 (Knowledge) Explain material unification procedures and safety requirements in material handling systems.
- KA15 (Knowledge) Define the operating principles, operating modes, application limitations and opportunities for automation in material handling and transport.
- KA16 (Knowledge) Identify typical material handling techniques in logistics.
- KA17 (Knowledge) Identify the parameters that influence the efficiency of material handling and transport systems.
- SA18 (Skill) Apply methods to calculate material handling performance.
- SA19 (Skill) Analyse material transport and storage systems (building characteristics, facilities and equipment).
Content
The course demonstrates the basic principles of cargo handling and transportation, provides the classification of equipment intended for cargo handling and transportation (cargo gripping mechanisms, devices for removing cargo, belt conveyors, cargo transfer equipment, dedicated devices, etc.). The course also considers the issues of storage facility organization, purposes and functions. It describes possible mechanical and automated equipment for material handling operations. It describes also material unitizing procedures and security requirements in material handling system. Students are also introduced to the main cargo labellingand identification systems. During the course students have at least one - two industrial visits, if there would not be any official restrictions and limitations for group meetings.
List of topics/themes/sessions:
- General description of transport systems;
- Combined transport systems;
- Characteristics of cargo units;
- Cargo packaging;
- Containerization;
- Labelling and identification of cargo units in logistic systems;
- Basic principles of cargo handling, cargo handling systems;
- Functions and objectives of transport terminals and warehouses;
- Structure, description and costs of operations at transport terminals and warehouses;
- Piece goods handling terminals. Liquid cargo handling terminals. Bulk cargo handling terminals;
- Mechanical and automated equipment for implementing technological processes at transport terminals and warehouses;
- Characteristic elements of mechanical and automated equipment. Classification of load lifting and transportation machine;
- Flexible elements (chains, ropes, cables) of load lifting machines. Load-grappling devices. Rope pulley blocks. Brakes;
- Mechanical equipment for transport works. Simple lifting mechanisms. Pullers;
- Load lifting mechanisms;
- Cranes. Cantilevers and bridge cranes; Loaders. Container loaders;
- Automated equipment for transport works. Classification and characteristics of continuous machines;
- Belt conveyors and specialized equipment. Conveyors and shifting machines;
- Gravity transfer devices;
- Estimation of productivity of transport machines;
- Operating safety of cargo loading equipment. Methods and devices for the diagnostics of vehicle loading equipment;
- Design of cargo handling systems.
- Performance calculation in intralogistics.
Methodology
The course is organized by means of traditional lectures combined with seminars and practical work. The learning process will combine the following activities:
- Theory lectures: Understanding the material handling and transportation system
- Practical sessions: Small group sessions in applying theoretical concepts (exercises and problems). Student presentations: Analytical work with scientific literature and other sources of information.
- Structuring information about the specific topic with practical examples.
- Study project: Performance calculations in intralogistics. Material flow analysis in a production company.
- Autonomous work
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Practical sessions | 20 | 0.8 | CA11, CA12, KA15, KA16, CA11 |
| Theory lectures | 45 | 1.8 | CA11, CA12, KA14, KA15, KA16, KA17, SA18, CA11 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Student presentations | 24 | 0.96 | CA11, CA12, KA15, KA16, CA11 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Mastering in the lectured course material | 38 | 1.52 | CA11, CA12, KA14, KA15, KA16, KA17, CA11 |
| Study project | 20 | 0.8 | CA11, CA12, KA15, KA16, KA17, SA18, SA19, CA11 |
Assessment
The final grade will be calculated from the assessment of different evaluation activities:
- Study project: Performance calculations in intralogistics. Material flow analysis in a production company.
- Practical exercises: Practical in class exercises on the topics discussed during lectures
- Student presentations: Individual small oral presentations of the given research topic
- Oral exam. Students have to answer theoretical questions and solve case studies on the topics discussed during lectures
In order to average all the evaluation activities, the mark of each of them must be above 4 points (out of 10). All the report-based activities must be submitted within the due dates specified by the professor. If a report-based activity is failed, the student will be asked to re-submit the report according to the corrections/indications provided by the professor. If the exam is failed, the student will have the opportunity to retake it. The dates for retaking an exam will be communicated to the student well in advance.
The weights of each evaluation activity are given in the table below.
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 40% | 2 | 0.08 | CA11, CA12, KA15, KA16, SA18 |
| Practical exercises | 20% | 0 | 0 | CA11, KA14, KA16, KA17, SA18, SA19 |
| Student presentations | 10% | 1 | 0.04 | CA11, CA12, KA15, KA16, SA19 |
| Study project | 30% | 0 | 0 | CA11, CA12, KA15, KA16, KA17, SA18, SA19 |
Bibliography
- International Freight Forwarders. - Can_Ship Overseans Inc., Canada,Toronto.-2003.
- Johnson, J. Williams,. Modern Logistics. Institute of Oriental Studies, 2005. - 624 p.
- Mahoney John H. International freight transportation connections.- Westpoint, Connecticut, USA, 1999.
- BauerAngela. Lagermodellierung für logistische Netze. Dt. Verkehrs-Verl., ISBN: 3871542725, 2002, 234 p.
- Bode, W.; Preuβ, R.W.: Comprehensive introduction to intralogistics. A reference book by the STILL Akademie 2005.
- Askin, R.G.; Standridge, C.R.: Modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems; John Wiley &Sons 1993.
- Tompkins, J.; White, J.; Bozer, Y.; Frazelle, E.; Tanchoco, J.; Trevino, J.: Facilities Planning; 4. ed.; John Wiley&Sons: New York, 2010.
- Frazelle, E: World-class Warehousing And Material Handling; McGraw-Hill, USA, 2002
- Harrison, A.; Hoek, R.: Logistics Management and Strategy. Competing through the Supply Chain, 3rd edition, FT Prentice Hall, 2008
- Price,P.M.; Harrison, N.J.: Warehouse Management And Inventory Control; 2nded.; Access Education USA, 2015.
Software
No specific S/W is foreseen