Material Handling: A Review,

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Abstract:

A number of material handling research areas are reviewed and opportunities for further research are identified. Included in the review is a consideration of the following areas robotics, conveyor theory, transfer lines, flexible manufacturing systems, equipment selection, storage alternatives, automated storage and retrieval systems, warehouse layout, palletizing, and order picking and accumulation. Author

Author(s):
Matson, Jessica O. ; White, John A.
Author Organization(s):
GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION RESEARCH CENTER
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PDRC-82-04
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-80-K-0709, NSF-ISI81-15823
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Materials handling, *Research management, *Literature surveys, Conveyors, Theory, Storage, Automation, Manufacturing, Selection, Transportation, Information retrieval, Containerizing
Field(s)/Group(s):
Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies
Keyword(s):
Robotics, Palletizing, WUNR047221
Report Date:
1982 Mar 01