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rhochrematics, n. pl.|rəʊkrəˈmætɪks|
[f. Gr. ῥοή or ῥόος stream, flow + χρηµατ-, χρῆµα thing (in pl., goods) + -ic 2.]
The science of the flow of materials and products from their sources to their final disposal. Hence rhochremaˈtician, one who studies or makes use of this science.
1960(title) Rhochrematics, a scientific approach to the management of material flows. 1960Aeroplane XCIX. 495/1 The object of this discussion of ‘rhochrematics’ (a word which you won't find in your dictionary) was to show that the interaction among the separate functions of material flow and distribution and manufacturing costs must be studied and co-ordinated in order to arrive at an accurate product cost. 1962Flight Internat. LXXXI. 322/1 To be ‘with’ air freight you must be able to throw away words like rhochrematics, inventory management, regional warehousing, etc. 1977Containerisation Internat. June 59/2 As for the Rhochrematicians, if the container had not existed, they would have had to invent it. |