Air Freight Terminal MHE (Material Handling Equipment) Requirements Model (4/6K Forklifts).
Abstract
We were asked by HQ USAF/LET to develop a method of establishing requirements for light forklifts (4K and 6K) used in air freight terminals. Table of Allowance (TA) 010 prescribes peacetime allowances for 4K and 6K forklifts at air freight terminals. Allowances are determined subjectively. However, contingency and WRM forklift allowances are not addresses in TA 010. The methods currently used to determine allowances in TA 010 and actual requirements can result in the wrong number of light forklifts in our freight terminals. Too few forklifts can contribute to bottlenecks and backlogs. Too many forklifts can needlessly waste resources. We developed a model, on the X-100 microcomputer, to replace the subjective method of determining light forklift requirements. By inputting a range of variables, the local freight terminal manager can describe the specific workload (either peacetime or wartime) and the work environment. The model can also be used by the major command to verify base-level requirements. Contingency planning and waritime requirements can be computed as often as needed to reflect changes in projected cargo flow.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA153745
Entities
People
- B. A. Yost
- D. E. King
- William Faulkner