"materials handling" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} materials handling (uncountable)
  1. 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 Tags: uncountable
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