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Handling costs

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000134

Expenses incurred in the physical movement, storage, and preparation of goods within a warehouse or distribution center. These costs include labor for loading, unloading, picking, packing, and sorting, as well as equipment operation and maintenance. Efficient warehouse layout and automation can significantly reduce handling costs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000134
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000134",
  "term": "Handling costs",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "Expenses incurred in the physical movement, storage, and preparation of goods within a warehouse or distribution center. These costs include labor for loading, unloading, picking, packing, and sorting, as well as equipment operation and maintenance. Efficient warehouse layout and automation can significantly reduce handling costs.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/handling-costs/"
}

Record 145 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.