Question

What is the goal of materials handling? a. Minimize length of time product is held in storage b. Minimize time spent sorting delivered products c. Minimize the time spent coding and tagging products d. Minimize the number of times a product is handled e. Minimize the number of times a product is transported

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Minimize the number of times a product is handled

Explanation:

Material handling is the process by which products are passed from different stages of production and delivery before getting to the consumer.

Since material handling is an essential activity in production businesses plan to reduce cost on this activity.

The best way to reduce handling cost is to reduce the number of time a product needs to be handled.

That is reducing to the barest minimum the touch points in process like sorting, moving, preparing, and storing products