Material Handling is the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal.

The focus is on the methods, mechanical equipment, systems and related controls used to achieve these functions.
The material handling industry manufactures and distributes the equipment and services required to implement material handling systems.

Material handling systems range from simple pallet rack and shelving projects, to complex conveyor belt and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS).
Material handling can also consist of sorting and picking as well as automatic guided vehicles.

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