| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ABC analysis | inventory ranking by importance |
| 2. | accuracy | correctness of data or counts |
| 3. | airfreight | goods moved by air |
| 4. | allocation | assigning stock or resources |
| 5. | backorder | order delayed by no stock |
| 6. | barcode | machine-readable product code |
| 7. | batch picking | picking many orders together |
| 8. | bill of lading | receipt and transport contract |
| 9. | bottleneck | point slowing the process |
| 10. | broker | intermediary arranging transport |
| 11. | capacity | available space or volume |
| 12. | carrier | company transporting goods |
| 13. | compliance | following rules and standards |
| 14. | consignee | person receiving shipped goods |
| 15. | consignment | batch of goods sent |
| 16. | consignor | person sending shipped goods |
| 17. | constraint | limit affecting operations |
| 18. | container | large unit for transport |
| 19. | cross-dock | transfer without long storage |
| 20. | cycle count | partial inventory counting process |
| 21. | damage | harm to goods |
| 22. | delay | late movement or delivery |
| 23. | delivery | bringing goods to the recipient |
| 24. | demand | customer need for products |
| 25. | depot | storage and distribution center |
| 26. | dispatch | send vehicles or shipments |
| 27. | distribution | delivery of goods to destinations |
| 28. | dock | loading or unloading area |
| 29. | drayage | short-distance port transport |
| 30. | duty | government charge on imports |
| 31. | efficiency | doing work with less waste |
| 32. | ETA | expected arrival time |
| 33. | expedite | speed up a shipment |
| 34. | export | send goods to another country |
| 35. | FIFO | oldest stock used first |
| 36. | fill rate | share of demand supplied |
| 37. | fleet | group of transport vehicles |
| 38. | forecast | prediction of future demand |
| 39. | forwarder | arranger of international shipping |
| 40. | freight | goods transported in bulk |
| 41. | fulfillment | completing and delivering customer orders |
| 42. | hazmat | hazardous materials shipment |
| 43. | hub | central transfer location |
| 44. | import | bring goods into a country |
| 45. | incoterms | standard trade delivery rules |
| 46. | inspection | checking goods for issues |
| 47. | intermodal | using multiple transport modes |
| 48. | inventory | stock of goods on hand |
| 49. | last mile | final delivery to customer |
| 50. | lead time | time from order to receipt |
| 51. | linehaul | long-distance freight movement |
| 52. | loading | putting goods onto transport |
| 53. | logistics | movement and coordination of goods |
| 54. | manifest | list of cargo details |
| 55. | mode | type of transport used |
| 56. | MOQ | minimum order quantity |
| 57. | outsourcing | using external providers |
| 58. | overstock | too much inventory held |
| 59. | packaging | materials used to protect goods |
| 60. | packing list | list of packed items |
| 61. | pallet | platform for stacking goods |
| 62. | perishable | likely to spoil quickly |
| 63. | picking | selecting items for orders |
| 64. | pickup | collection of goods |
| 65. | procurement | buying goods or services |
| 66. | purchase order | formal order to supplier |
| 67. | putaway | moving goods into storage |
| 68. | rack | shelving for stored goods |
| 69. | receiving | accepting incoming goods |
| 70. | reorder point | stock level triggering replenishment |
| 71. | replenishment | restocking inventory levels |
| 72. | returns | goods sent back |
| 73. | reverse logistics | movement of returned goods |
| 74. | route | planned path for delivery |
| 75. | shipment | goods sent together |
| 76. | shrinkage | inventory lost or stolen |
| 77. | SKU | unique stock keeping code |
| 78. | slotting | placing items for efficiency |
| 79. | staging | holding goods before movement |
| 80. | stockout | inventory unavailable when needed |
| 81. | supplier | company providing goods or materials |
| 82. | supply chain | network moving goods to customers |
| 83. | tariff | tax on imported goods |
| 84. | terminal | transport handling facility |
| 85. | throughput | amount processed in time |
| 86. | traceability | ability to track product history |
| 87. | tracking | monitoring shipment progress |
| 88. | trailer | vehicle pulled by truck |
| 89. | transit | movement between origin and destination |
| 90. | transportation | movement of goods between places |
| 91. | unit load | grouped goods moved together |
| 92. | unloading | removing goods from transport |
| 93. | utilization | degree resources are used |
| 94. | variance | difference from expected amount |
| 95. | vendor | seller of goods or services |
| 96. | vessel | ship carrying cargo |
| 97. | volume | space goods occupy |
| 98. | warehouse | building for storing goods |
| 99. | waybill | transport document for shipment |
| 100. | weight | heaviness of goods |