CHAPTER 5

Automated Decanting and Storage

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Many of us have experienced the impact of soaring real estate prices in recent years. The cost of land, particularly in more heavily populated urban areas, is at an all-time high. The challenge facing retailers and distributors who seek warehousing space is even higher. Not only must they contend with rising prices but they face increasing pressure to move their warehouses to more densely populated areas to minimize transportation costs and delivery times. Additionally, to meet customers’ expectations, they are under pressure to store a wider array of goods than in the past. That means investing in larger ...

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