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What's Next?

The materials handling industry is very interesting and evolving. Where do you see the industry going next? What are the hot topics out in the field? What innovations do you see developing?
  • Posted 10 Dec 2014 08:48
  • By jenna_a
  • joined 10 Dec'14 - 1 message
  • United States
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Thanks for asking, I think we will see (over the next 10 years or so);
Kiva systems type robots replacing pallet jack riding order pickers in distribution centers, more stand up end control counter-balanced replacing sit-down trucks in trailer unloading.
  • Posted 10 Dec 2014 12:16
  • Modified 24 Dec 2014 22:07 by poster
  • By edward_t
  • joined 5 Mar'08 - 2,334 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"

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