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ma·te·ri·als han·dling
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Princeton's WordNet
materials handlingnoun
act of loading and unloading and moving goods within e.g. a factory especially using mechanical devices
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materials handlingnoun
The receiving, moving, storing, packing and shipping of raw materials, components and finished products in a warehouse; sometimes together with forecasting requirements and the disposal of scrap
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materials handling
Materials handling refers to the process of loading, unloading, storage, and control of materials throughout the manufacturing process. This process encompasses a wide range of activities, such as packaging, inventory control, transportation, and warehousing. The purpose of materials handling is to ensure that the right quantity of the right materials are in the right place at the right time, in optimal condition, and at an acceptable cost.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
materials handling
The movement of materials (raw materials, scrap, semifinished, and finished) to, through, and from productive processes; in warehouses and storage; and in receiving and shipping areas.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of materials handling in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of materials handling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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