With your staff, let this book introduce you to methods for designing, organizing, operating, and maintaining a state-of-the-art materials handling/product movement system in your facility. This book explores horizontal and vertical transportation techniques for items of all sizes and covers inventory control ... identification systems ... cost estimates ... site selection ... product security ... the use of consultants ... and more. Packed with illustrations, forms, tables, tips, and insights, the reference features complete details on manual, mechanized, and automated systems.