L_LSR L-Logistics services

Packing, assembly services, completion and special logistics services

Cvičný test-kapitoly 8-12

 Key words:

Packaging, packages, assembly services, completion, picking technology, special logistics services

 Chapter objectives:

  • getting acquainted with the terms: packaging and packages,
  • understanding the importance of assembly services and completion,
  • getting acquainted with the term of picking technology,
  • acquiring knowledge about special logistics services.

 Time required to study the chapter: 8 hours

 Interpretation:

Packaging and packages:

Packaging can be characterized as: functional combination (connection) of the product with the package.

Package is a means (equipment) or set of means to protect the material against deterioration or loss during handling, transport, storage and direct sale. Depending on the phase of the logistics chain where the package is used, we distinguish following packages:

  • Consumer,
  • Distribution,
  • Transportation.

Handling with packaging and packages in the Czech Republic is directly regulated by Act No. 477/2001 Coll., On packages, as amended.

Packages functions:

A. Primary function

  • Protective,
  • Storage,
  • Handling and transportation,
  • Information,
  • Ecological.

B. Secondary function

  • Commercial,
  • Advertising,
  • Useful,
  • Warranty.

C. Tertiary function

  • Additional - e.g., recycling packages and reuse.

Packages types:

A. By use:

    1. disposable, 2. reversible

B. By composition (quantity):

    1. Simple, 2. Composite, 3. Multiple

C. By destination:

    1. Consumer, 2. Distribution, 3. Transportation

 

Completion:

Goods completion (or picking) by orders includes product regrouping in relation to the assortment and quantity required by the customer.

Classical picking technologies are based on barcodes and mobile terminals with scanners.

Modern picking technologies aim to reduce the error rate and make it easier for storekeepers to orientate in the warehouse or picking itself. The most commonly used technologies include:

  • Pick-by-light,
  • Pick-by-voice,
  • Pick-to-belt.


Assembly services:

Assembly (derived from the term for joining together, also assembling) is a human activity that can be generally described as compilation of parts in a single resulting whole.

Basic methods of assembly in industry:

      A. Assembly in piece production,

      B. Assembly in serial production,

      C. Automated assembly.

Assembly procedure:

  • Part,
  • Subassembly,
  • Assembly (set),
  • Product.

 

Special logistics services:

Special services in the field of transport and logistics include:

  • Distribution and storage of hazardous substances (Dangerous goods),
  • Distribution and storage of perishable food,
  • Railway transportation of combined trains,
  • Rental of special railway wagons, containers and handling equipment,
  • Repair and maintenance of transport and handling equipment.
  • Customs clearance and insurance of consignments.
  • And others.

 Study materials:

Basic literature:

LAMBERT, Douglas M, James R STOCK a Lisa M ELLRAM. Logistika. In: Praxe manažera. ed. 2. Brno: CP Books, Czech Republic. 2005. 589 p. ISBN 80-251-0504-0.

PERNICA, P. Logistika (supply chain management) pro 21. století. 2. ed. Prague: Radix s.r.o., Czech Republic. 2005. 536 p. ISBN 80-86031-59-4.

PERNICA, P. Logistika - pasivní prvky. Prague: University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic. 1995. 144 p. ISBN 80-7079-316-3.

Recommended study materials:

CEMPÍREK, V. Systémy vychystávání. Logistika [online]. 2012, No. 2 [cit. 2012-04-18]. Available at: http://logistika.ihned.cz/c1-54790680-systemy-vychystavani.

OUDOVÁ, Alena. Logistika – Základy logistiky. 1. ed. Prostějov: Computer media, Czech Republic. 2013, 104 p. ISBN 978–80–7402–149–7.

 

Questions and tasks

1.    Depending on the phase of the logistics chain where the package is used, we distinguish following packages:
Distribution, transportation and ancillary
Transportation, protective and auxiliary 
Consumer, distribution and transportation

2.    Handling with packaging and packages in the Czech Republic is directly regulated by:
Act No. 577/2002 Coll., On packaging and packages
Act No. 578/2006 Coll., On packaging
Act No. 477/2001 Coll., On packages

  1.   Secondary packages function do not include:
          Useful
      Commercial 
      Recycling 

4.    Classical picking technologies:  
are manual picking technology using automated trolleys 
are based on barcodes and mobile terminals with scanners 
aim to reduce the error rate and make it easier for storekeepers to orientate in the warehouse or picking itself. The most commonly used technologies include: Pick-by-light, Pick-by-voice, Pick-to-belt

       5.  Basic methods of assembly in industry do not include:
             Assembly in sequential production 
             Assembly in piece production 
             Automated assembly

Key to solve the questions:

1.      C

2.      C

3.      C

4.      B

       5.      A

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