enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Rigging (material handling) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigging_(material_handling)

    Link (chain) – Basic component of a chain; Pry bar – Type of lever tool; Rope – Length of braided strands; Shackle – Metal assembly which functions as a removable connecting link; Sheave – Grooved wheel used to support a moving belt, wire or rope; Sheer legs; Sling (rigging) – Rope, webbing, wire or chain used to support a load for ...

  3. Wire rope - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_rope

    In stricter senses, the term wire rope refers to a diameter larger than 9.5 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in), with smaller gauges designated cable or cords. [1] Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes. Historically, wire rope evolved from wrought iron chains, which had a record of mechanical failure.

  4. Supply chain - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_chain

    an "extended" supply chain includes suppliers of the immediate supplier and customers of the immediate customer; an "ultimate" supply chain includes all of the organizations involved in the supply of the product or service. In each case, the flow of information and finances is part of the chain as well as the product or service. [10]

  5. Block and tackle - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_and_tackle

    Typical values are 1.04 for roller bearing sheaves and 1.09 for plain bearing sheaves (with wire rope). [11] The increased force produced by a tackle is offset by both the increased length of rope needed and the friction in the system. In order to raise a block and tackle with a mechanical advantage of 6 a distance of 1 metre, it is necessary ...

  6. Supply chain engineering - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_chain_engineering

    Supply chain engineering is the engineering discipline that concerns the planning, design, and operation of supply chains. [1] [2] Some of its main areas include logistics, production, and pricing.

  7. Supply chain optimization - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_chain_optimization

    Typically, supply-chain managers aim to maximize the profitable operation of their manufacturing and distribution supply chain. This could include measures like maximizing gross margin return on inventory invested (balancing the cost of inventory at all points in the supply chain with availability to the customer), minimizing total operating expenses (transportation, inventory and ...

  8. AOL

    search.aol.com

    The search engine that helps you find exactly what you're looking for. Find the most relevant information, video, images, and answers from all across the Web.

  9. Supply chain management - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_chain_management

    A supply chain is the network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product. A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.