materials handling

Noun

Meaning

act of loading and unloading and moving goods within e.g. a factory especially using mechanical devices

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

handling actuating reverse logistics inventory control conveying vehicle fork lift truck conveyor technology conveyor trolley industrial logistics industrial truck industrial vehicle material handler material handling logistics planning manufacturing logistics
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Hypernyms

handling

Examples

Companies include Jones & Shipman (machine tools and control systems), Richards Engineering (foundry equipment), Transmon Engineering (materials handling equipment) and Trelleborg (suspension components for rail, marine, and industrial applications). Source: Internet

Standard equipment includes a 27,240 kg capacity two-speed recovery winch, a rear-mounted 11,340 kg capacity vehicle retrieval system, and a 6,350 kg at 2.74 m capacity Grove materials handling crane. Source: Internet

Savage specializes in rail, truck and marine transportation, logistics, materials handling, and other industrial and environmental services. Source: Internet

Shipments are sent from seven Boeing distribution centers worldwide, including the Seattle main distribution facility, which is equipped with the latest in materials handling technology. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

materialness materialography materials consumption materials handling vehicle materials of construction materials processing