Categoria: Logistics

A-Frame Picking

Automated order picking system used for high-speed fulfillment of small items.

Active Tagging

Tracking technology using battery-powered tags for high-value asset monitoring.

Allocated Stock

Inventory that is reserved for specific customer orders but not yet shipped.

Benchmarking

Comparing logistics performance metrics against industry best practices.

Box Shipping

Standard method of transporting goods in protective containers or boxes.

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory in a warehouse, including storage, insurance, and obsolescence.

Clearance Delay

Administrative hold of goods at customs due to missing or incorrect documentation.

Commodity

Standardized goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type.

Consignee Address

The specific physical location where the delivery is meant to arrive.

Container Load

Measurement indicating if a shipment fills an entire shipping container.

Conveyor System

Mechanical handling equipment used to move goods efficiently within a facility.

Dock Leveler

A height-adjustable platform used to bridge the gap between a loading dock and a truck.

Drop Trailer

A shipping method where a carrier leaves a trailer at a facility to be loaded at the shipper's convenience.

Dunnage Bag

Inflatable air bags used to secure and protect cargo inside containers or trailers.

E-Logistics

The application of internet-based technology to manage and optimize logistics functions.

Expedited Freight

Shipping services that guarantee faster-than-standard delivery for time-sensitive cargo.

FIFO (First-In, First-Out)

Inventory management technique where oldest stock is sold or used first.

Freight Collect

Shipping terms where the consignee is responsible for paying the freight charges.

Freight Prepaid

Shipping terms where the shipper pays all transportation charges at the origin.

Handling Unit

A physical entity used for shipping, such as a pallet, a crate, or a box.

In-Transit Inventory

Inventory currently being transported between facilities or to customers.

Just-in-Case Inventory

Keeping excess inventory to avoid stockouts due to unexpected supply chain delays.

Last Mile Network

The infrastructure and partnerships that facilitate the final delivery to the consumer.

Logistics Hub

A central location for processing and distributing freight in a region.

Manifest

A document listing the cargo, passengers, and crew of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.