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The proposition might raise eyebrows: could an automation upgrade truly self-finance within a 36-month period, or even less? At BoxLogix, we assert with confidence that it's not just plausible—it's a reality we've witnessed across multiple projects. The return on investment (ROI) for automated material handling systems is not a one-size-fits-all but varies significantly based on the system's sophistication and the unique operational landscape of each enterprise.

Material handling is the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption and disposal. As a process, material handling incorporates a wide range of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment and systems that support logistics and make the supply chain work.

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This news release may be far-fetched, but nonetheless, the thought of it disturbs me. It’s time to take a moment to reflect on whether we’ve exhausted the options for giving WMS a renewed lease on life. I know he’s still breathing. After all, he’s only 40 years old.