Drive-Through Rack
A drive-through rack is a storage racking equipment with side rails to enable warehouse operators to stack product high in deep rows. Unlike Drive-In Rack, Drive-Through Rack allows access from
Drop Shipping
Drop shipping is the retail fulfillment method in which a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a customer places an order, the store purchases the
Dunnage
Dunnage is the packing materials such as cardboard, empty pallets, air bags, air pillows, packing peanuts, or other materials utilized to protect freight.
E-commerce (Electric Commerce)
E-commerce, or electric commerce, is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. These transactions can include a wide range of activities, such as online shopping, online
Early Suppression, Fast Response (ESFR)
Early suppression, fast response, or ESPR, are ceiling-mounted sprinkler systems that started being used in warehouses around 1990 as an alternative to rack-mounted sprinkler systems. ESFR heads detect fire faster
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic data interchange, or EDI, is the computerized exchange of information with the client through the warehouse management system. It is a method of exchanging orders, invoices, shipping forms and
Emergency Order
Emergency order, also known as an “expedited order,” is an order placed and processed to be picked and shipped in an expedited manner. (See Expedite)
Ending Inventory
Ending inventory refers to the inventory levels at the end of a specified period.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Enterprise resource planning, or ERP, is a wide range of activities supported by software with multiple modules (accounting, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, etc.). Manufacturers and other businesses utilize ERP systems to
Expedite
Expedite is the process of prioritizing and accelerating the movement of goods, services, or information in order to meet an urgent or pressing need. In the context of logistics and
Expiration Date
An expiration date is the date when merchandise is no longer able to be shipped.
Facility
In logistics, a facility refers to the physical warehouse or plant where storage takes place.