Glossarty II; Page 3

A dock

is a place, such as a wharf or platform, that is used for loading and unloading shipments from ships or trucks.

A drop zone

is a storage facility used between the origin and destination.

Drum

is a large, metal, cylindrical container used for storing liquids.

An emergency

is an unexpected situation that requires immediate action to minimize harm or damage. An emergency

Expandability

is the ability to increase in extent, number, amount, or volume. Expandability

Expedite

To expedite process is to speed it up. Expedite

Export

To export goods is to send them to a different country in order to be sold there. Export

Fixed

If something is fixed, it does not change. Fixed

Flexibility

is the quality or state of being able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements. Flexibility

Floor stock

is inventory that has not yet been placed on shelves. Floor stock is extra stock which is often left in boxes in storage areas until needed. Floor stock

A food distributor

is someone who transports food or drink from one place to another. A food distributor

Frequent

If something is frequent, it occurs often. Frequent

Fresh

If something is fresh, it is new and not stale or decayed. Fresh

Group

To group materials is to gather similar items and put them together. Group

Handling

Handling involves duties that include sorting, packing and distributing goods with caution and care, avoiding any damage Handling

Handling cost

is the price that is paid to put an item in storage and to retrieve it later. Handling cost

Harmless

If an item is harmless, it is not capable of causing harm, injury, or illness. Harmless

Hazardous

If an item is hazardous, it is capable of causing harm, injury, or illness. Hazardous

High-density storage

High-density storage is slower and costlier for put-away and retrieval.

Holding cost

is the price that is paid to keep a stock of goods in storage. Holding cost

A holiday

is a national day of observance on which one does not have to go to work and federal and state services are shut down. A holiday

Hours of operation

are the hours, listed from am to pm, during which a business is open for service. Hours of operation

Housekeeping

is the maintenance and management of a property, as well as its equipment and services. Housekeeping

Humidity

is the amount of moisture in the atmosphere.

Import

To import goods is to bring them from a different country in order to be sold. Import

An indirect system

is a distribution system where materials are collected together onto shared equipment, proceeding through a series of locations end route from the point of origin to the destination. An indirect system

Infrequent

If something is infrequent, it does not often occur.

In-line storage

is a decentralized storage system that places items flow paths between processing operations.

Intangible

something that intangible is an asset or property that is immaterial. Intangible