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.

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Supply Chain

The entire flow chain of goods, information and capital from raw materials to the end customer.

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Transport

Physical movement of goods by means of, for example, car, boat, train or plane.

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Lastplanering

Optimization of how cargo is placed in a vehicle to maximize space and safety.

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Plockning

Collection of items from stock prior to packing and delivery.

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Spårning

Ability to follow a shipment through the entire transport chain.

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Prognos

Forecast of demand to facilitate planning of production and purchases.

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Logistik

Coordination of transportation, warehousing, purchasing and distribution to efficiently move goods.

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Omvänd logistik

Processen att hantera returflöden, återtag och återvinning av produkter.

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Ledtid

Den tid det tar från beställning till leverans av en vara eller tjänst.

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Lager

Space or place where goods are stored before further delivery.

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Lagerstyrning

Control of inventory levels, orders and picking for efficient flow.

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Just-In-Time (JIT)

Production and delivery of goods exactly when they are needed, to reduce inventory.

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Kapacitetsplanering

Assessment and planning of resources required to meet demand.

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Incoterms

Internationally recognized terms of delivery that regulate liability between buyer and seller in the case of transportation.

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Frakt

The cost of transporting goods from one place to another.

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Green logistics

Logistics activities with a focus on reducing environmental impact.

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Inköp

Procurement of goods or services from external suppliers.

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Flödesoptimering

Streamlining material and information flows to minimize waste.

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Distribution

Delivery and movement of goods from producer to customer or retailer.

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ERP-system

Integrated system that manages the company's business processes, including logistics and purchasing.

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3PL (Third Party Logistics)

An external company that handles logistics functions such as warehousing and transportation for other companies.

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Cross-docking

Method in which incoming goods are directly transshipped to outbound transports without being stored.

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FIFO (First In, First Out)

Warehouse principle in which the goods that have been placed first are picked out first.

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