ABC Classification
ABC classification is a method used in inventory management to categorize items based on their annual consumption value. “A” items are the most valuable and have the highest consumption rate,
Accessorial
Supplemental activity or material, outside normal handling and storage, that is billable in accordance with the client’s contract.
Advance Shipping Notice (ASN)
Document that is sent by a supplier to a customer in advance of delivery. It typically includes details about the shipment such as the type and quantity of goods being
Airbag
An airbag is an inflatable bag used to fill empty space on a load of product to keep the product from shifting.
Allocated Inventory
Allocated inventory is inventory that is reserved for a specific order, customer, promotional event, or other purpose and is not to be used for standard order fulfillment purposes. Once allocated,
Application Programming Interface (API)
Application Programming Interface is a set of protocols, routines, and tools for building software and applications. It defines the way in which two or more systems or applications can interact
Apron
Apron is the area outside the dock door which is used by delivery vehicles to park or position for loading and unloading. It is specifically designed to a depth that
Assembly Area
Assembly area is the location in the warehouse where products and loads are collected and combined.
Automatic Conveyor System
An automatic conveyor system is a material handling system that uses automated technology to transport goods or products from one place to another. The system typically consists of conveyor belts,
Automatic Material Handling
Automatic material handling is a system of technologies and processes that automate the movement, storage, and control of materials in a manufacturing or distribution environment. The aim of automatic material
Available Inventory
Available inventory is the amount of shippable product in the warehouse; does not include product designated as damaged, on hold, or pending shipment.
Back Haul
Back haul is when an outbound shipment is delivered, and instead of coming back empty, a load is picked up from a destination close to the final stop-off and then