Summary

Boost distribution enter efficiency, cut costs. Turn your distribution operations into a competitive advantage with Warehouse & Distribution Automation Handbook, by Nicholas D. Adams, Rowland V.D. Firth, Terry W. Brown & Laura P. Misehenheimer. This one convenient volume gives you the tools & techniques you need to design & install an automated warehouse & distribution system to deliver products & services faster & at lower costs. You'll see how to evaluate & implement new automation technologies-develop a strategic plan-decide on automation packages-choose the right material handling system-conduct effective system tests-train staff-& much more. You'll also learn how to achieve the successes-& avoid the failures-of other companies with the book's wealth of case studies describing actual automation projects.