Glossarty II; Page 1

Accumulations

is the process of increasing in amount or quantity, little by little.

An allowance

is the share or portion of something that is allowed or permitted.

Arm's reach

is the distance that can be covered within the range of a person's arm movement without rest of body. Arm's reach

An arrival rate

is the average number of shipments that are delivered within a given time period. An arrival rate

An assembly line

is a system of machines, workers, and equipment that allow product under construction to go from one operation to another, down a line, until the product is completely assembled. An assembly line

Automated storage and retrieval storages

is a computer-controlled system that automatically places and takes items from specific storage locations.

Automation

is the automatic control of a device, process or system, using mechanical or electronic tools which take the place of human labor. Automation

A basket

- is a lightweight wooden container.

A bin

is a box or some other lidded container, used for storage. A bin

A bottleneck

is something that slows down or stops the progress or flow of materials. A bottleneck

A box

is a stiff, rectangular container, usually made of cardboard, that is used for shipping and storage.

Bulk

if items are bulk, they are massed together in a large group or amount.

By hand

If a task is completed by hand, it is done without the aid of mechanical tools. By hand

A cabinet

is a storage case with doors and shelves. A cabinet

A calendar

is a table, organized to cover one year, that shows the days of the week, the dates on which those days fall, and how many days are within each month.

Capacity

is the maximum amount or number that a unit can hold. Capacity

Cargo

includes all freight that is transferred by motor vehicle, ship, or train.

Cart

is a small-wheeled vehicle used for moving materials from one part of a space to another. Cart

Carton

is a box or container, usually made of ridged cardboard, which is used for storage. Carton

Caution

is the practice of taking care avoid risk or damage. Caution

Central storage

is a high-level inventory control system that unites storage items into one or a few, large areas.

Centralized

if something is centralized, all activity is focused around a center. Centralized

A charter

is a commercial lease contract for an aircraft or other vehicle, used for the transfer of passengers or goods.

A chute

is a sloped channel through which materials travel. A chute

A cold chain

is a temperature-controlled supply chain that is used for the transfer of perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables, seafood, frozen foods, chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs. A cold chain

Combined pick and deliver

refers to a system where one handler gathers materials from storage and delivers them to the destination. Combined pick and deliver

Complex equipment

is costly to buy and own, but inexpensive to operate because it is largely automated, requiring less in labor costs. Complex equipment

Complex handling

If equipment is complex handling, it is used for short distances and high quantities or intensity. Complex handling