Logistics Lexicon
The lexicon of logistics. Technical terms, explanations and infographics – explained and compiled by the proLogistik experts.
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ABC analysisAccess frequencyAccounts receivableAcoustic order pickingAirport Billing SystemsArticleArticle classificationArticle descriptionArticle masterArticle master dataArticle unitAutomated Guided Vehicle system (AGV)Automated small parts warehouse (AKL)Automated warehouseAutomationAutomation panelAutoStoreAutoStore storage systemAverage storage period
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C-conveyorCantilever rackingCantilever rackingCantilever rackingCargoCargo handlingCarousel warehouseCarousel storage systemCarrierCentral warehouseChannel rackChannel storageChaotic warehousingCloud computing for logisticsCombined TransportComplianceComputers in continuous useConsignment warehouseConsolidationContainerContainer logisticsContract logisticsContract manufacturingControl stationController or dispatcherCorlettesCorporate logisticsCross-dockingCurbside deliveryCustomer consignment warehouseCustomer Relationship ManagementCustomsCustoms Tariff NumberCustoms Warehouse
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Dangerous goodsDangerous Goods OrdinanceData analysisData centerData MatrixDatabaseDelivery CapabilityDelivery dateDelivery readinessDESADVDigital consignment noteDigital warehouseDirect deliveryDispatch processingDisposal logisticsDispositionDisposition SoftwareDistribution logisticsDistribution warehouseDock and yard managementDrive-in rackingDropshippingDustproof panel PCDeep-freeze labels
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ID numberingInbound logisticsIncoming goods inspectionIncotermsIncreasing the stock turnover rateIndustrial automationIndustrial computerIndustrial computersIndustrial computers in continuous useIndustrial PCIndustrial PC for mobile data collectionIndustrial Tablet PCIndustrial trucksIndustrial workplacesIndustry 4.0Industry 4.0 panel PCIndustry 4.0 terminalIndustry 4.0 touch systemInformation flow in logisticsInformation logisticsInterim storageIntralogistics systemsInventoryInventory controllingInventory in logisticsInventory managementInventory securityInventory security warehouseIP protection classesIP69k protection classIPCs in continuous useItem number
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LabelsLattice box palletLFS ISSLFS MFCLFS softwareLifecycle ManagementLIFO (Last In - First Out)Line-back principleLoad securingLoad unitLoad unit securingLoading aidsLOFO (Lowest In - First Out)Logistics servicesLogistical unitLogistics 4.0 digitalizationLogistics consultingLogistics controllingLogistics key figuresLogistics location planningLogistics managementLogistics optimizationLogistics planningLogistics route planningLogistics seminarsLogistics servicesLogistics service providerLogistics solutions
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Make or BuyManagement systemMandatory labelingMaster data and dynamic dataMaster data logisticsMaster SSCCMatch codeMaterial flowMaterial flow computerMaterial flow controlMaterial flow controllerMaterial flow planningMaterials managementMaximum stock levelMDE terminalMerchandise management systemMerchant's haulageMES terminalMinimum stock levelMobile computerMobile data capture (MDC)Mobile data terminals (MDE)Mobile label printerMobile printerModernizing warehousesMulti-client capabilityMulti-level storageMulti-order pickingMulti-storage capabilityMulti-touch in logistics
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PackagePalletPallet rackPalletizing robotsPaperless pickingParts listPaternosterPaternoster shelfPC panel with touch displayPermanent inventoryPerson-to-goodsPick-by-lightPick-by-paperPick-by-scanPick-by-visionPick-by-voicePick listPick-to-beltPick-to-boxPickingPicking computerPicking methodsPicking panelPicking processPicking process, part 2Picking timesPicking warehousePortable data terminalPredictive AnalyticsPrimary requirementsProcurementProcurement logisticsProcurement marketProcurement planningProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Product PlacementProduction controlProduction logisticsProduction planningProduction warehouse
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Radio data terminalRadio data transmission devicesRationalization potentialReach truckRefrigerated vanRelationReorder pointReorder point procedureRequired quantityRequirement planningRequirements planningResource managementRetailReturn on Investment (ROI)ReturnsReturns processingReturns slipRFID solutionsRMA numberRolling planningRotary stacking containerRoute optimizationRugged Computer
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Safety stockSales ForecastSales logisticsSales PlanningSea waybillSecondary requirementsSegmentationSerial numberShelf storageShelving rackShelving technologyShippingShipping costsShipping methodsShipping servicesShipping unit number (SSCC)ShortfallSinkSlide-in shelfSmall parts storageSmall parts warehouseSmart Control IPCSpare parts logisticsSpecificationsSSCC numberStock labelingStock levelStock removalStock transferStorageStorage-and-retrieval machineStorage arrangementStorage binStorage bin labelsStorage cost rateStorage costsStorage feeStorage interest rateStorage labelsStorage locationStorage systemsStorage technologyStore inventory analysisSupplierSupplier evaluationSupplier managementSupply chain executionSupply chain managementSupply Chain Management (SCM)Sustainable logisticsSwap bodySystem supplier
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Tablet computerTelematicsTerminal ComputerTMS SoftwareTotal cost of ownershipTouch computerTour managementTrack-and-traceTractor unitTrade logisticsTransaction costsTransfer of riskTransport capacityTransport control systemTransport for own accountTransportation logisticsTransport orderTransport SystemTransportation companyTransportation managementTransshipmentTurnover rate
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Warehouse management systemWaiver customerWarehouseWarehouse control centerWarehouse labelingWarehouse logisticsWarehouse logistics softwareWarehouse managementWarehouse management softwareWarehouse management systemWarehouse optimizationWarehouse organizationWarehouse planningWarehouse planning softwareWarehouse softwareWarehouse software, part 2Warehousing systemsWaterproof panel PCWLAN in the warehouse
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