Today's material handling technology is a lot more than nuts and bolts. By enabling companies to handle products more swiftly, material handling gives companies the ability to meet increasing customer requirements, boost productivity, and cut costs. Here's a look at the technological tools that are available today, and how companies are using them in their distribution centers

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That supply chain management and product lifecycle management share a vital role in business logistics activities today comes as little surprise. PLM is directly related to SCM functions and vice versa. To best capture their similarities and differences, this column analyzes their roles within customer and supplier relationships