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Tube systems

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000229

Automated material handling systems that transport small items or documents through pneumatic tubes using compressed air or a vacuum. These systems consist of a network of tubes, sending and receiving stations, and a central control unit. They are frequently found in hospitals, banks, and retail environments for rapid internal delivery.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000229
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000229",
  "term": "Tube systems",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "Automated material handling systems that transport small items or documents through pneumatic tubes using compressed air or a vacuum. These systems consist of a network of tubes, sending and receiving stations, and a central control unit. They are frequently found in hospitals, banks, and retail environments for rapid internal delivery.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/tube-systems/"
}

Record 242 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.