TriFactor, a Leader in Material Handling Systems Integration, Offers Design Build White Paper
White Paper: "The Three Factors of the Material Handling Design-Build Process" by TriFactor, of Lakeland, Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 9, 2010 - The process of designing and implementing a complex material handling system can be an overwhelming task for any individual given this responsibility. Naturally, companies typically assign the person that has the closest skill set needed to manage the project to shepherd the process. Unfortunately, in most cases, this person already has other tasks he/she is expected to accomplish as part of their normal every day job.
The decisions this person makes will in many ways shape the future of the company. Operational costs will impact the company's bottom line since these costs will largely be driven by the number of employees required to run the operations and the physical size of the distribution center. Sales and customer satisfaction will be influenced by the efficiency of the system that is installed, which needs to function in order to meet or exceed customers' expectations. The combination of lower operating costs, which positions companies to be more competitive, and increased customer satisfaction will result in the future success and long term growth.
Below you will find the benefits and steps associated with the Design-Build process and why you should consider this solution process if given the responsibility to manage your company's complex material handling system project. The construction industry has led the way in pioneering the concept of Design-Build, a collaborative and partnership approach contract method. The typical project length, capital investment and intensive collaboration necessary in both the construction and material handling industries lend themselves to the use of similar processes.
The first step in the process is to select the project team. While it is easy to select your team members from the resources within your organization, often the challenge is finding the right team members from external resources. Spending the necessary time and focus on finding the right partner will pay huge dividends in the end. Remember, your challenge is to design and implement a complex material handling system, and the process associated with doing that is not the same as the one you would use to purchase a single piece of equipment.
To view the full white paper by John T. Phelan, Jr., P.E., please visit www.trifactor.com/Material-Handling-White-Papers/Three-Factors-of-the-Design-Build-Process
SOURCE TriFactor
CONTACT:
Stefanie Poe,
Marketing Coordinator,
TriFactor, LLC,
+1-863-577-2233,
spoe@trifactor.com
Web Site: www.trifactor.com
