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Material handling systems perform a key integrating function in today’s dynamic and integrated manufacturing environment. Failure to fully integrate material handling design within the larger manufacturing system design problem results in designs that are unable to compete successfully in today’s markets. However, typical approaches for material handling system (MHS) design have tended to isolate the analysis with respect to specific objectives and material handling technologies.
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Noble, J.S., Tanchoco, J.M.A. (1994). Design justification of material handling systems. In: Tanchoco, J.M.A. (eds) Material Flow Systems in Manufacturing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2498-4_2
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