| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | access | permission to enter or use |
| 2. | accident | unplanned harmful event |
| 3. | accuracy | correctness of records or counts |
| 4. | aisle | passage between storage rows |
| 5. | allocation | assigning stock to orders |
| 6. | audit | official check of records |
| 7. | backlog | accumulated unfinished work |
| 8. | backorder | item not currently available |
| 9. | barcode | machine-readable product code |
| 10. | battery | power source for equipment |
| 11. | bay | storage section or loading space |
| 12. | bin | container for small items |
| 13. | bottleneck | point slowing overall flow |
| 14. | breakdown | equipment failure |
| 15. | capacity | maximum amount that fits |
| 16. | carton | cardboard box for packing |
| 17. | charger | device that recharges batteries |
| 18. | compliance | following rules and standards |
| 19. | consignment | batch of goods sent |
| 20. | container | large unit for transporting goods |
| 21. | conveyor | moving belt for goods |
| 22. | crate | large shipping box |
| 23. | cross-docking | direct transfer without storage |
| 24. | cycle count | partial inventory count |
| 25. | damage | harm to goods or equipment |
| 26. | deadline | latest allowed completion time |
| 27. | delivery | transport of goods to destination |
| 28. | dimension | measured size of something |
| 29. | dispatch | sending out goods |
| 30. | dock | loading and unloading area |
| 31. | downtime | time equipment is unavailable |
| 32. | driver | person operating a vehicle |
| 33. | ergonomics | safe, efficient body movement |
| 34. | exception | item outside normal process |
| 35. | expiration | date after which unusable |
| 36. | forklift | powered truck for lifting loads |
| 37. | freight | goods transported in bulk |
| 38. | fulfillment | completing customer orders |
| 39. | handover | transfer of responsibility or goods |
| 40. | hazard | source of possible harm |
| 41. | hold | temporary stop on movement |
| 42. | incident | unexpected event requiring attention |
| 43. | inspection | careful check of goods |
| 44. | inventory | stock of goods on hand |
| 45. | invoice | bill for supplied goods |
| 46. | label | tag with identifying information |
| 47. | lead time | time from order to delivery |
| 48. | location | specific place in warehouse |
| 49. | logistics | management of goods movement |
| 50. | lot | batch of similar goods |
| 51. | maintenance | upkeep of equipment |
| 52. | manifest | list of shipped goods |
| 53. | near miss | almost an accident |
| 54. | operator | person using equipment |
| 55. | order | request for goods |
| 56. | overstock | too much inventory |
| 57. | overtime | work beyond normal hours |
| 58. | packing | preparing goods for shipment |
| 59. | pallet | flat platform for stacked goods |
| 60. | pick | select items for an order |
| 61. | picking | collecting items for orders |
| 62. | PPE | protective gear for workers |
| 63. | priority | importance level for action |
| 64. | procedure | official way to do something |
| 65. | purchase order | document authorizing a purchase |
| 66. | putaway | placing received goods into storage |
| 67. | queue | line waiting for processing |
| 68. | rack | storage framework with shelves |
| 69. | receiving | accepting incoming goods |
| 70. | release | authorize next process step |
| 71. | reorder | order stock again |
| 72. | repair | fixing damaged equipment |
| 73. | replenishment | refilling picking locations |
| 74. | restock | refill inventory supply |
| 75. | returns | goods sent back |
| 76. | safety | freedom from danger |
| 77. | scanner | device that reads barcodes |
| 78. | schedule | planned timing of work |
| 79. | shipment | goods sent or received |
| 80. | shortage | amount less than needed |
| 81. | shrinkage | inventory loss or reduction |
| 82. | slot | assigned storage location |
| 83. | spill | accidental liquid release |
| 84. | stock | goods kept for sale |
| 85. | supplier | company providing goods |
| 86. | team | group working together |
| 87. | throughput | volume processed over time |
| 88. | traceability | ability to trace item history |
| 89. | tracking | monitoring movement or status |
| 90. | trailer | goods-carrying road unit |
| 91. | training | teaching job skills |
| 92. | turnover | rate inventory is replaced |
| 93. | variance | difference from expected amount |
| 94. | volume | amount of space occupied |
| 95. | warehouse | building for stored goods |
| 96. | wave | group of orders released together |
| 97. | weight | how heavy something is |
| 98. | workflow | sequence of work steps |
| 99. | wrapping | covering goods for protection |
| 100. | yard | outdoor area near warehouse |
