Chapter 10
Materials Handling
, Materials Handling
• Materials handling refers
to the “short-distance
movement that usually
takes place within the
confines of a building
such as a plant or DC and
between a build and a
transportation service
provider.”
, Materials Handling
• How the products are
handled depends on
whether they are packaged
or in bulk
• Handling may change the
characteristics of the
product
Materials Handling
, Materials Handling
• Materials handling refers
to the “short-distance
movement that usually
takes place within the
confines of a building
such as a plant or DC and
between a build and a
transportation service
provider.”
, Materials Handling
• How the products are
handled depends on
whether they are packaged
or in bulk
• Handling may change the
characteristics of the
product
