Skid
Skid is a flat platform or pallet that is used to support and move heavy goods and materials. It is typically made of wood, plastic, or metal, and is designed
Slip Sheet
A slip sheet is a thin, flat sheet made of paper, plastic, or other material, that is used in material handling and transportation to support and separate items. They are
Slip Sheet Attachment
Slip sheet attachment is a device that is used to attach slip sheets to pallets or other material handling equipment. They are commonly used in automated material handling systems, such
Slotting
Slotting is an approach used to determine the best placement and locations for products in the warehouse depending on its dimensions and how often the item is picked.
Soft Allocation
Soft allocation is the method of assigning inventory to customer orders in a flexible and non-binding manner. It only reserves inventory as a general guideline, allowing for adjustments and reallocations
Sourcing
Sourcing is the process of acquiring goods, services, or raw materials from suppliers.
Split Month Billing
Split month billing is a variation on monthly billing. The client is charged a “regular” rate for inbound storage in the first half of the month, and a “reduced” rate
Split Shipment
Split shipment is a partial shipment where the remainder of the order is on backorder and the warehouse cannot fulfill the entire request.
Spot Check
Spot check refers to inspecting a sampling of containers in a shipment to determine if the quality of the entire shipment.
Spotter
Spotter refers to the driver who moves trailers in and out of dock doors at a warehouse or distribution center.
Spotting Horse
A spotting horse is a specialized tractor used only to move trailers around the warehouse facility and place them at doors where they can be loaded or unloaded.