Material Handling
Material handling covers the systems and equipment that move, store, control, and protect materials throughout manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution — conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs, cranes, pallet jacks, and storage racks. Engineers and supervisors design layouts, throughput rates, and ergonomics to minimize touches, travel, and damage while keeping operations safe. The discipline sits at the intersection of industrial engineering, automation, and warehouse operations, and is increasingly shaped by robotics and data integration.
