Wordlist
Here you’ll find a range of words and terms commonly used in the world of logistics. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch – we’re happy to help!
WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Digital system to control, monitor and optimize warehouse functions.
Read moreSupply Chain
The entire flow chain of goods, information and capital from raw materials to the end customer.
Read moreLastplanering
Optimization of how cargo is placed in a vehicle to maximize space and safety.
Read moreLogistik
Coordination of transportation, warehousing, purchasing and distribution to efficiently move goods.
Read moreJust-In-Time (JIT)
Production and delivery of goods exactly when they are needed, to reduce inventory.
Read moreIncoterms
Internationally recognized terms of delivery that regulate liability between buyer and seller in the case of transportation.
Read moreERP-system
Integrated system that manages the company's business processes, including logistics and purchasing.
Read more3PL (Third Party Logistics)
An external company that handles logistics functions such as warehousing and transportation for other companies.
Read moreCross-docking
Method in which incoming goods are directly transshipped to outbound transports without being stored.
Read moreFIFO (First In, First Out)
Warehouse principle in which the goods that have been placed first are picked out first.
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