The importance of materials handling

Material handling has a major impact on efficiency and competitiveness. One step on the road to tomorrow's workplace is to have material handling that is constantly improving and workplace equipment that simplifies and improves material handling. At Gigant , we have the knowledge to help you increase production efficiency through material handling.

Reducing the risk of accidents with automation

Handling and transport materials from raw material to finished product within the organization is a critical activity for delivery service and efficiency. Today, manual handling is common, which includes carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting an object. However, according to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, manual handling should be avoided as it poses a risk of injury, both in heavy and repetitive work.

Manual work can be reduced by using adapted load carriers that can also protect Products and the environment. Reduced manual work is also a boost for ergonomics, reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries or similar. In the long term, improved ergonomics can also have a positive impact on efficiency, thanks to fewer accidents, less sick leave and fitter and healthier employees. A lot of knowledge and tools are available on the subject, but despite this, the number of complaints continues to rise where poor ergonomics is deemed to be the cause.

Identify risks and prevent accidents before they happen

A large part of the work on more efficient and safer materials handling is about having the right conditions, but also being aware of the risks that exist. You should review how handling is done today and where it could fail. Make sure that the tools match the work to be done, that there are no ergonomic risks and that handling does not hinder production.

A boost to performance

Material handling is claimed to account for 30-70% of the costs of production and, according to studies, can account for up to 80% of total production activity. The goal of materials management is to streamline, preferably eliminate, the movement and handling of materials. However, eliminating all material handling from an operation is practically impossible. Instead, there should be continuous improvement and by providing the right conditions, material handling, and thus the company, can increase its efficiency as a result of high resource utilization.

A well-grounded approach

To find the best possible solution, we work according to the Gigant model - a proprietary method in three steps; analysis, solution and deployment. In step one, we map the problems and needs that are most evident in your workplace. In step two, we develop the solutions that best optimize your material handling, and in step three this is deployed and followed up.

Using the Gigant model, we ensure that you get the solution that suits you best and helps you reduce sick leave and become more profitable.