Insulation Glass Manufacturing Quality Procedure Manual.ppt

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Insulating Glass Manufacturing
Quality Procedure Manual
TM-4000-02(07)
Section: QP-S204
STORAGE AND HANDLING

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•1.0 PURPOSE
–1.1 To control the handling of products and materialsfrom the
point of receipt through storage, manufacturing and inventory,
until they are sent to their final destination.
–1.2 To ensure material is moved or handled in a safe manner
that prevents damage or deterioration.
–1.3 To provide secure storageareas to prevent damage or
deterioration of product pending use or delivery.
–1.4 To preserve product integrity and product identification
during handling and storage.
–1.5 To ensure that the product is protected after final inspection
and testand, where required, to protect the product through
delivery to the customer.

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•2.0 SCOPE
–All functional areasthat have some
responsibility for the movement, labeling or
storage of materialsthroughout the
manufacturing process should be addressed
in this procedure.
QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•3.0 GENERAL
–Documented procedures and work
instructionsshould be established and
maintained for handling, labeling, storage,
packaging, reservation and delivery of
product. These procedures and work
instructions should be developed to ensure
compliance with customer requirements or
accepted commercial practice.

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•4.0 PROCEDURES
–4.1 Training
•Employees are to be trained how to handle and transport
products as part of their job introduction by their supervisor.
–4.2 Handling
•Materials are to be protected to prevent damage or
deterioration. Products including incoming materials, in-
process and finished goodsare handled in a way that
ensures against damage or degradationof physical
characteristics. Materials and products are to be moved with
care to prevent damage that may result from handling.
–4.3 Labeling
•Materials and finished products are to be properly labeled as
to identity, source and date.Labels are to be of a consistent
formatto allow convenient use by all departments that may
handle the materials. They should be affixed in a manner
that will not come offduring the expected storage time or in
normal transit.

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•4.0 PROCEDURES
–4.4 Storage
•Material and products should be stored in a manner that ensures that
material and product integritywill be maintained. Material and product
are held in designated storage areas. Bins, racks and shelvesare
used to protect product, reduce damage and to improve identification
and location of materials. Procedures and work instructions should be
documentedand maintained for documenting receipt and issue of
material or product from storage areas. Periodic inspections are
made on product held in storage areas to detect any damage or
deterioration. These inspections will be performed at a minimum with
each physical inventory.
–4.5 Packaging
•Packaging procedures and work instructions should be established
and maintained in accordance with contractual and internal
requirements. Products should be packaged to protect against
physical damage during storage and shipment. Packaging materials
are used to protect products from handling damageand protect from
normal transportation shockand to ensure the integrityof the product.

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•4.0 PROCEDURES
–4.6 Preservation
•Materials and products should be segregated and
preservedagainst damage and deterioration as determined
by internal or customer requirements. Rotation of inventory
should be controlled to insure that materials are used within
the appropriate shelf-life.
–4.7 Delivery
•Delivery methods and carriers are selected to optimize for
safe shipment and on-time delivery. The transportation
modeis based on customer requirements or best way
based on other distribution requirements (requested
delivery date, transportation lead-time, size and weight).
The specific carriers and delivery instructionsare in
accordance with the customer requirements or selected
from carriers who have proventhey can deliver on time and
without damage due to mis-handling. Where specified, the
product protection is extended to receipt by the customer.

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•4.0 PROCEDURES
–4.8 Work Instruction documents(selected
examples or areas to be included)
•4.8.1 Raw materialreceipt and storage
•4.8.2 Finished productlabeling and storage
•4.8.3 Warehouse organization
•4.8.4 In-plant handlingand operation of fork-lift
equipment
•4.8.5 Proper loading and unloading of trucks
•4.8.6 Traffic planningand shipping

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QP-S204: STORAGE AND HANDLING
•4.0 PROCEDURES
–4.9 Example document
•4.9.1 Raw material receipt and storage
•4.9.1.1 Inspectfor material conformance, quality, damage,
etc. according to established Quality Control procedures.
•4.9.1.2 Labelas required.
•4.9.1.3 Add material to inventoryas required.
•4.9.1.4 Move to assigned storage areafollowing established
handling and safety procedures.
•4.9.1.5 Assure that racks, shelving, etc. are in compliance to
receive materialsto prevent damage. Example: Proper
durometer rubber pads are in place and have proper
thickness remaining to receive and protect glass.