For logistics operations, pallets and forklift prongs have remained much the same over the past 50 years, while material handling systems have become more high-tech in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and shipping venues. In recent years, disrupted supply chains and increasing mail order volumes has forced technology improvements. Adding on are the difficulties many facilities face in filling manual labor positions, further pushing the material handling world to adopt a host of ever-changing technologies.
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