material flow

The material flow describes the physical movement of materials, goods and load units within a company (internal material flow). It is the lifeline of intralogistics.

How it works

It includes transportation, storage, picking and deployment. The aim of an efficient material flow is to deliver the right material to the right place at the right time, in the right quantity. Technical systems such as conveyors and stacker cranes physically implement the flow.

areas of application

An optimized material flow is the basis for lean production and efficient warehouse logistics. Constraints or detours in the material flow lead directly to higher costs and longer processing times.

benefits

A smooth flow of materials minimizes waiting times, lowers inventories, reduces errors and increases productivity. Automation and intelligent software control make processes transparent and predictable.