The document discusses material handling systems and the selection of appropriate material handling equipment. It provides information on various types of material handling equipment such as lifting and transport equipment, storage equipment, and automated handling equipment. The selection of material handling equipment depends on factors like the volumes handled, required speed, productivity, product characteristics, and nature of the product. The document outlines several principles that should be followed in designing material handling systems and selecting equipment, such as planning, standardization, ergonomics, automation and life cycle cost principles. It also discusses different approaches that can be used for equipment selection and design of material handling systems.