Definition List:

1. Consultant - a person who provides expert advice professionally.

2. An independent consultant - an individual with extensive experience in a specific field who a

business taps and contracts to help identify what it's doing well and any areas where it might
have room for improvement.

3. Personnel - people employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as

military service.

4. A logistics engineer - responsible for the design, implementation, and alteration of logistic
strategies for a variety of company departments, from customer service to manufacturing and
transportation.

5. Logistics analysts - analyze supply chain processes and recommend any applicable adjustments
for efficiency.

6. Hands-on training - allows students to put theory into practice and apply their knowledge into
real-world settings and perform tasks that would be relevant to future jobs.

7. A Supply Chain Manager - a professional who is in charge of every stage of an organization's

supply chain, from purchasing raw materials to production.

8. Logistics software management - a wide range of technology solutions like order management,
transportation management, inventory management, warehouse, operations, and fleet
management

9. Consignor -is a sender who ships a product to a receiver via a delivery service.

10. Consignee - The recipient of the goods being shipped or transported

11. Trip - catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

12. Slip - lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.

13. Fatalities - an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.

14. Personal protective equipment -equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause
serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

15. Electrocution - the injury or killing of someone by electric shock.

16. Lockout; tagout - safety procedure used to ensure that dangerous equipment is properly shut
off

17. Malfunctioning - fail to function normally.

18. Consignment is a process which means products are sent to the seller with an agreement that
payment will be made to the manufacturer only when the items are sold and unsold products
can be returned to the manufacturer. It is generally done during auctions, shipping, goods
transfer, or putting something up for sale in a consignment store.
19. Inventory - the amount of goods and materials owned by a company at a particular time,
including parts, products being made, and finished products

20. Spare parts - a list of stock items maintenance technicians use to replace failed equipment
parts.

21. MRO inventory comprises the consumable materials, equipment and supplies needed for
maintenance, repair and operations activities. EX:Safety equipment; Office supplies; Laboratory
supplies for testing or research

22. 3Pl – a third-party logistics provider is a firm that provides outsourced third-party logistics
services to customers. Providers specialize in integrated operations, warehousing, and
transportation services based on customers’ needs.

23. Raw materials – are materials that are purchased by a company to be processed or
manufactured into a finished product.

24. Work-in-process – includes all materials that have been processed in some way, or started
through the manufacturing process, but are not finished products.

25. Finished goods – are completed products that are stored and ready for sale.

26. Finished products – are component parts that are completed and stored for use in the final
assembly of finished products, or stored to be used as replacement parts.

27. Nonproduction -it is regularly purchase by a company as an operational needs such as plant
maintenance, repairs or office supplies

28. Lead time – is a period of time from when a customer places an order until the customer
receives the order.

29. Overhead costs - are not directly related to the production of goods or services, but are
necessary for the operation of a business. Examples of overhead costs include rent, utilities,
insurance, legal fees, office supplies, advertising, payroll, and accounting fees.

30. Storage costs - are the amount of money incurred as a result of storing inventory.

31. Insurance -an arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee
of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified
premium.

32. Inspection cost- the cost associated with inspecting a product to ensure it meets the internal or
external customer's needs and requirements

33. Depreciation - represents the estimated reduction in value of a fixed assets within a fiscal year

34. Handling costs – refer to the types of costs associated with preparing and transporting inventory

35. Obsolescence - the process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.

36. Interest - the rate of returned earned by money invested in government bonds or stocks
37. Carrying cost - is the amount that a business spends on holding inventory over a period of time

38. Inbound logistics - is the way materials and other goods are brought into a company. An
example of inbound logistics includes receiving inventory into a warehouse straight from the
manufacturer where it must be unloaded, checked and placed into the warehouse management
system.

39. Outbound logistics is the process of getting finished products to customers.

40. Track down - the process of determining what items you have in stock, how many, and where
they're located in your order fulfillment process

41. Credit card authentication - the process of confirming the validity of a customer's credit card by
checking with the company that issued the card.

42. Verify - make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.

43. bottleneck - is something that slows down or stops the progress or flow of materials.
44. To streamline - something is to organize it and bring it up to date.
45. procurement - is the process of purchasing supplies, goods, or equipment for a company.

46. A request for proposal (RFP) - is a type of document that a company posts in order to gain bids
from possible service providers.

47. Material flow - involves the transportation of raw materials, parts, components, and, finally,
products down a supply chain.
48. A work station - is the assigned space in which an employee performs daily operations.
49. To track and trace is to determine the previous and current locations of an item that is in
transit.
50. Automation is the automatic control of a device, process, or system, using mechanical or
electronic tools which take the place of human labor.

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

52. Styrofoam - a kind of expanded polystyrene used especially for making food containers.

53. Damage - physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.

54. Flaw - a mark, blemish, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object.

55. Sort - arrange systematically in groups; separate according to type.

56. A swap body - is a type of freight container used for road and rail transport. The size of these
containers is standardised and they cannot be stacked.

57. Container ship - ocean going vessel designed to transport large, standard-sized containers of
freight
58. Grappler Lift - grasping device having hinged tines or jaws that close around an object or load,
used especially in lifting or dragging heavy items

59. A RoadRailer is a trailer or semi-trailer that can be hauled on roads by a tractor unit and then by
way of a fifth wheel coupling, operate in a unit train on railway lines

60. A barge - is a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom. Barges are used for carrying heavy loads,
especially on canals.

61. A cost fulfillment is a logistics requirement which ensures that costs are competitive.

62. An order fulfillment is a logistics requirement which ensures that customers will receive the
correct items and quantities.
63. A delivery fulfillment is a logistics requirement which ensures that products are delivered to the
correct locations at the correct times.

64. A landfill is a site where solid waste is stored between layers of soil.
65. Production waste refers to all items that a company wishes to dispose of, including trash,
recycling, and reusable materials.
66. Hazardous -is capable of causing harm, injury, or illness

67. Perishable - (especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly.

68. Bruised -(of food) having been crushed or pounded.

69. Shelf life - the length of time that a product, especially food, can be kept in a shop before it
becomes too old to be sold or used

70. Cold chain – a temperature – controlled supply chain

71. Food contamination - foods that are spoiled or tainted because they either contain
microorganisms, such as bacteria or parasites, or toxic substances that make them unfit for
consumption

72. Time-sensitive - used to describe a product that has to be delivered by a particular time

73. Pick up- to collect smt and take it

74. Tag -a label attached to products for the purpose of identification or to give other information.

75. Triage - the process of sorting products according to their quality and condition

76. Refurbish - renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building).

77. Warranty - a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer,
promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period of time.

78. Sell-off - a sale of assets, typically at a low price, carried out in order to dispose of them.

79. Scrap – items or materials that are no longer used for their original purposes. However, they can
be given a new life after being processed.
80. Same day delivery is when the necessary items are delivered before the end of the day in which
the order was placed
81. Overnight delivery s when the necessary items are delivered during the day following the day
in which the order was placed.
82. Point-to-point – is when delivery proceeds directly from one place to the next.

83. Infrequent – it does not occur often

84. Kit – to group or package materials to create a single shipment

85. Milk run – is a regular route that is designed to help suppliers pick up shipments and avoid
higher transportation costs

86. Consolidate – to unique objects into a whole

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

88. Consign – to give, deliver or send products to another’s care

89. If something is frequent, it occurs often.

90. Decoupled pick and deliver refers to a system where a different handler picks and prepares the
next load while the delivery driver is in transit.
91. Combined pick and deliver refers to a system where one handler gathers materials from
storage and delivers them to the destination.
92. Decoupled delivery and replenish refers to a system where one handler brings materials from
the origin to a drop zone, and a second, local handler, distributes materials as needed from
there.
93. A drop zone is a storage facility used between the origin and destination.

94. Simple handling – it is used for short distances and low quantities or intensity

95. Complex handling –short distances and high quantities or distances

96. Simple travel –is used for long-distance and low quantity and intensity

97. Complex travel – is used for long-distance and high quantities or intensities
98. Simple equipment – inexpensive to buy and own, but costly to operate because of labour costs
99. Complex equipment – is costly to buy and own, but inexpensive to operate because it is largely
operated, and requires less human labour.
100. Wheelbarrow -a one or two-wheeled vehicle with handles at the rear, used to carry
small loads
101. Rough terrain forklift- similar to an industrial forklift, but designed to be used on rough
surfaces.
102. Powered wheelbarrow- also known as a power buggy, similar to a manual
wheelbarrow, but powered by electric or gas motor.
103. Pallet jack-also known as a pallet truck, a device used to lift and move heavy or stacked
pallets.
104. Material cart- four-wheeled device used to transport materials around a job site
105. Bulk -the mass or size of something large.
106. Contained- when products are kept in storage or transport vessel
107. Transportation unit – condition or form of a material while its being moved or
transported
108. Conveyor – mechanical belt that is used to transport materials
109. Chute – the sloped channel through which materials travel
110. Pneumatic transport - is the movement of solids from one place to another by means of
a pressurized tube.
111. Central storage – high-level inventory control system that units storage items into one,
or a few, large areas
112. In-line-storage – a decentralized storage system that places items along flow paths
between processing operations
113. Point of use storage – refers to final, workplace storage or staging locations. Materials
leave from local storage facilities and go to workers involved in processing operations.
114. Dispense- to dispense smt means to distribute it
115. Automated storage and retrieval storage – is a computer controlled system that
automatically places and takes items from specific storage locations.
116. Vertical space- is storage space that is designed by using the length of a space.
117. Floor stock – is inventory that has not been placed on shelves. Floor stock is extra stock
which is often left in boxes in storage areas until needed.
118. Sortation - is the process of identifying items on a conveyor system and diverting them
to specific destinations.
119. Marshalling goods- check the items of a single order for completeness and order
records are updated.
120. Dispatching goods- consolidated order is packaged and directed to right transport.
121. Collation – complete orders are packed and wrapped

122. Housekeeping - operations such as maintenance or record-keeping which facilitate

productive work in an organization.

123. Intangible -unable to be touched; not having physical presence.

124. Live storage is the process of storing items on a conveyor belt or on live rollers so that
objects can accumulate on the surface, while being added or removed at different rates.

125. Simple storage is a storage system that allows easy access for putting away items,
picking, or retrieval. Simple storage may require more space per unit, as there is less access to
vertical space.
126. Complex staging is a mechanical storage system that is used for temporary
accumulation, presentation, and picking. It is more complex than simple storage, and is used for
high-flow materials with low storage levels.
127. High-density storage is a storage system that is designed to reduce space per storage
position, by lowering aisle allowances and increasing storage heights. It is used for high-flow
materials with high levels of available inventory. High-density storage is slower and costlier for
put-away and retrieval.
128. A holding cost is the price that is paid to keep a stock of goods in storage.
129. A handling cost is the price that is paid to put an item in storage and to retrieve it later.
130. An occupancy cost is the cost of occupying or using a space. Costs may include rent,
mortgage, taxes, and insurance.
131. Rack -also referred to as racking, is a structural design made of steel which consists of
frames and connectors for storing goods in the warehouses or storage facilities

132. A pallet - (also called a skid) is a flat transport structure, which supports goods in a
stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift, a pallet jack, a front loader, a jacking device, or an
erect crane.

133. Mezzanines - are essentially intermediate floors between a warehouse's main floor and
its ceiling.

134. Tubs – deep, round, plastic containers with handles used for storage

135. A warehouse cart refers to a wheeled truck device, generally made from plastic and/or
metal, utilized to move items within a Warehouse, Distribution center and manufacturing
facility.

136. Storage cabinet means a properly constructed and securely locked cabinet specifically
designed to hold flammable materials.

137. A consumption rate is the average quantity or amount of an item that is used during a
given time period.
138. An emergency is an unexpected situation that requires immediate action to minimize
harm or damage.
139. A food distributor is someone who transports food or drink from one place to another.
140. A quality fulfillment is a logistics requirement which ensures that delivered goods are
undamaged.
141. Set-down is the act of unloading an item from transport equipment.
142. Specialty foods, or gourmet foods, are fine foods and drinks that are carefully prepared
and often contain special ingredients.
143. Advanced payment - As the name reflects payment arranges in advance
144. Document against payment - supplier send the original commercial documents to the
buyer’s bank through suppliers bank. Original documents can be collected after making the
payment for invoice value.
145. Documents against acceptance - Exporters send this document to banks. The
document instructs banks to release goods only when the importer signs the D/A.
146. An open account transaction- is a sale where the goods are shipped and delivered
before payment is due, which in international sales is typically in 30, 60 or 90 days.
147. A Letter of Credit (LC) - is a document that guarantees the buyer’s payment to the
sellers. It is issued by a bank and ensures timely and full payment to the seller. If the buyer is
unable to make such a payment, the bank covers the full or the remaining amount on behalf of
the buyer.
148. Consignment account basis - the consignee in one transaction becomes the seller in
another transaction. Same goes with the seller too. In consignment accounts, both parties agree
on a date to settle their account.
3rd book
1. airspace [N-COlJNT-lJ9) Airspace is the atmosphere above an area of land or water which a
government claims jurisdiction over.
2. airway bill (N-COUNT-IJ7) An airway bill is a contract between a shipper and an airline that
states the terms and conditions of transporting cargo by air.
3. alternative fuel IN-UNCOUNT-lJ151 Alternative fuels are fuels from non-conventional sources.
Examples include biodiesel, methane, ethanol, vegetable oil, and other biomass sources.
4. apron space IN-COUNT-IJ4] An apron space is the area needed to maneuver and position truck
trailers into place before they back up to a loading dock.
5. background check IN-COUNT-I-114] A background check, or background investigation, is a
search into an individual's criminal and financial records.
6. backhaul IN-COUNT-IJ8] A backhaul is a return trip made by a carrier to its point of origin while
carrying a new load.
7. bar code IN-COUNT-UI) A bar code is a series of vertical lines that form a code which can be read
by a laser scanner.
8. belly hold [N-COlJNT-U9) A belly hold is the underside of an aircraft where cargo is placed for
transport.
9. bill of lading (N-COUNT-U7) A bill of lading is a receipt for cargo being transported by ship which
is issued after the ship has left port and cargo is listed in the manifest. A bill of lading also
constitutes a contract between the exporter and the shipping company for the transportation
and delivery of the cargo to a specified destination.
10. break bulk port IN-COUNT-U12) A break bulk port is a port where a variety of unpackaged cargo
shipments may be loaded onto or unloaded off a ship.
11. break up [V-T-U3] To break up a shipment is to divide it into smaller pieces or packages.
12. breakdown IN-COUNT-U13] A breakdown is the failure of a machine or vehicle to operate the
way it should.
13. carbon footprint IN-COUNT-U151 The total amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person or
company through fossil fuel consumption is called a carbon footprint.
14. cargo port IN-COUNT-UI 2] A cargo port is a port where cargo is loaded or unloaded, and in
some cases, the port is specific to a type of cargo.
15. certificate of inspection [N-COUNT-U7] A certificate of inspection is a document that gives the
specifications of the cargo being shipped that may be required by some buyers and countries.
16. certificate of origin (N-COUNT-lJ7] A certificate of origin is a document that states that goods in
a shipment being exported have been manufactured or processed in a specific country.
17. claim IN-COUNT-U6] A claim is an official request from a policy holder for money to be paid out
by an insurance company.
18. clause IN-COUNT-U6] A clause is a section of a legally binding contract or insurance policy.
19. clean bill of lading IN-COUNT-U7] A clean bill of lading is a bill of lading that states the cargo has
been received in good condition without damage or defects.
20. collusion [N-COUNT-lJ14] A collusion is the act of cooperating with others in committing an
illegal act.
21. common carrier IN-COUNT-UI 1] A common carrier is a person or company that transports cargo
on regular routes for a set rate.
22. compensation IN-UNCOUNT-U6) Compensation is an amount of money that is paid to cover
damage or loss of property.
23. consular invoice IN-COUNT-IJ7] A consular invoice is a document that describes the shipment of
goods as well as provides information about the shipper, receiver, and value of the shipment
that is certified by a consulate official.
24. container port IN-COUNT-UI 2] A container port is a pot-t that specializes in the loading and
unloading of shipping containers.
25. container ship IN-COUNT-U121 A container ship is a ship that transports shipping containers or
trailers.
26. cost optimization IN-UNCOUNT-U8] Cost optimization is using the most cost effective means to
achieve the most desirable result.
27. coverage IN-UNCOUNT-lJ6) Coverage is the amount or type of protection that is stated in an
insurance policy.
28. cross border [ADJ-U5] If something is cross-border, it moves from one country into a neighboring country.
29. customs IN-UNCOUNT-lJ5] Customs is the area where goods and baggage are inspected upon
entering a country to determine what duty is owed on items and to ensure no illegal goods are
brought into the country. May also refer to the government agency responsible for carrying out
customs activities.
30. customs area IN-COUNT-U5) A customs area is an area where commercial goods that have not
yet cleared customs are stored.
31. customs broker IN-COUNT-U5] A customs broker is a person who is licensed through a customs
agency to act as an agent for individuals or companies that export or import goods.
32. customs clearance IN-UNCOUNT-U5] Customs clearance is the process of sending goods to be
inspected by customs so they can enter or leave a country.
33. customs invoice IN-COUNT-U7] A customs invoice is a document that is required by customs in which the exporter
gives information about the goods so that customs can determine the value of the shipment.
34. dangerous goods declaration IN-COUNT-IJ7J A dangerous goods declaration is a document that
certifies that the hazardous cargo being transported has been packaged, labeled, and declared
according to shipping regulations.
35. deadhead leg [N-COlJNT-U8] A deadhead leg is a trip that is made without any goods in
transport.
36. dedicated cargo operator IN-COUNT-IJ9] A dedicated cargo operator is a company that only
transports cargo.
37. deductible IN-COUNT-U6] A deductible is a set amount of money a person or company pays
before an insurance company will pay out a larger sum in compensation for loss or damage of
property.
38. direct-to-customer [ADJ-U3] If something is direct-to-customer, it is sent straight to the
customer rather than being sent to a retail store which then sells the item to the customer.
39. A distribution center is type of warehouse or specialized building that is used to store products
before they are sent to retailers, wholesalers, or consumers.
40. dock bumper [N-COUNT-U4] A dock bumper is a piece of rubber along the sides and top of a bay
door to prevent damage to the dock or truck trailers.
41. dock leveler IN-COUNT-U4] A dock leveler is a platform that can be raised or lowered which
serves as a bridge between the truck and the dock.
42. dock light IN-COUNT-U4] A dock light is a movable light which is used for illuminating the
interior of a truck trailer during loading.
43. dock seal IN-COUNT-IJ4] A dock seal is a foam block which a truck trailer presses against during
loading which helps keep out cold, rain, or snow when exterior bays are used.
44. double decker IN-COUNT-UI 1] A double decker is a trailer that has a second floor space allowing
for more cargo to be loaded and transported.
45. double-stack car IN-COUNT-UIO] A double-stack car is a railroad car designed to carry two
shipping containers stacked one on top of the other.
46. dry bulk carrier IN-COUNT-UI 2] A dry bulk carrier is a ship that is used to transport coal, grain,
or other loose substances.
47. empty miles IN-COUNT-U15] Empty miles are miles drtven by an empty cargo transport vehicle.
48. excise IN-COUNT-IJ5] An excise is a tax placed on domestic goods within a country.
49. exclusion IN-COUNT-CIG] An exclusion is something that is not covered by an insurance policy.
50. flat car IN-COUNT-UIOI A flat car is a railroad car that has a flat deck to transport cargo that is
too large to fit within a boxcar.
51. flatbed trailer IN-COUNT-UI 1) A flatbed trailer is a trailer with a flat surface with side rails and a
front wall, usually used to carry large items that will not fit in a box trailer.
52. fraud IN-UNCOUNT-U14] Fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of fact for the purpose of
taking property or legal rights from someone else. Examples of fraud include signing over a
check from an account in which there are insufficient funds; or assuming another person's
identity for financial or legal benefits.
53. freight integrator IN-COUNT-U9] A freight integrator is a transport company that arranges for
door-to-door pickup and delivery of goods.
54. freighter [NJ-COUNT-UI 21 A freighter is a ship that is designed to carry cargo.
55. general cargo vessel IN-COUNT-UI 2] A general cargo vessel is a ship that is used to transport
packaged cargo such as shoes, clothing, machinery, electronics, etc.
56. green (ADJ-UI 5] If a company's practices are green, they promote sustainability and a clean
environment.
57. haul [V-T-UI 1] To haul something is to transport a load from one place to another.
58. hauler [N-COUNT-U3] A hauler is a person whose job it is to move received pallets from the
receiving docks to the storage racks.
59. helium neon laser IN-COUNT-U2] A helium neon laser offers long scanning range and fast
capabilities. It is usually used at fixed scanning terminals.
60. infrared [ADJ-U2] If an electromagnetic light is infrared, it has a wavelength shorter than visible
red light and longer than microwave light. These low power, low cost lights are grease, dirt, and
opaque coverings.
61. insurance certificate IN-COUNT-U7] An insurance certificate is a document that states insurance
will cover loss or damage that occurs to cargo while it is being transported to its destination.
62. kickback IN-COUNT-UI 4] A kickback is a payment that is given to someone who has arranged a
transaction or appointment, usually for illegal purposes.
63. label [NJ-COUNT-UI] A label is a paper or cloth tag that is attached to an object in order to
provide information or instructions for use.
64. landing strip IN-COUNT-U4] A landing strip is the area in front of a bay door where a truck parks
so cargo can be loaded onto a trailer.
65. laser diode IN-COUNT-U2] A laser diode is a durable, low-powered laser. These are usually used
in handheld scanning units.
66. less than truckload (LTL) [ADJ-UI 1] If cargo is less than a truckload (LTL), it does not require a
full sized trailer to transport it.
67. letter of credit IN-COUNT-U7] A letter of credit is a document that is issued by a buyer's bank to the seller's bank
stating the seller will be paid a specified sum as long as the seller meets the conditions provided in the letter of credit.
68. liability IN-COUNT-LJ6] A liability is a legal responsibility for costs due to damage or loss.
69. load match [N-COUNT-lJ8) A load match is the process of consolidating separate loads for
transportation.
70. load planning software IN-UNCOUNT-U81 Load planning software is a computer program that
allows users to plan loads that are to be transported.
71. loader [N-COUNT-U3] A loader is a person whose job it is to use special equipment to wrap the
pallets containing completed orders, before placing them in a truck.
72. long haul IN-COUNT-UI 1] A long haul is the transportation of cargo over a long distance.
73. lumper IN-COUNT-U3] A lumper is a person whose job is to unload shipments.
74. manufacturing execution system (MES) [N-COUNT-UII A manufacturing execution system (MES)
is an information system used to direct production and material handling.
75. multi-purpose vessel IN-COUNT-UI 21 A multi-purpose vessel is a ship that is used to transport
general cargo and liquid cargo at the same time.
76. natural disaster IN-COUNT-U13] A natural disaster is an occurrence such as an earthquake,
volcanic eruption, tornado, etc. that results in an emergency situation.
77. order filler IN-COUNT-U3) An order filler is a person whose job it is to select goods from the 'pick
slot' by hand and move them using power equipment.
78. packing list [N-COUNT-U7] A packing list is a document that itemizes the materials in a shipment
and gives a description of packaging and measurements for each package.
79. passenger operator IN-COUNT-IJ9] A passenger operator is a company that only transports
passengers.
80. piggyback [V-I-UIO] To piggyback is to place a unit of transportation loaded with cargo onto another unit of
transportation for transportation to a destination.
81. port IN-COUNT-UI 2] A port is a location by a sea or waterway where ships can load or unload
cargo or passengers.
82. port of entry [N-COUNT-U5] A port of entry is a place where people or goods can legally enter a
country.
83. premium IN-COUNT-U6] A premium is the amount of money paid to an insurance company at
regular intervals in exchange for protection against loss or damage of property.
84. product tracking IN-COUNT-U2] Product tracking is a system that uses electronic identification
to monitor products as they arrive and move through the manufacturing and shipping
processes.
85. putaway driver [N-COUNT-U3] A putaway driver is a person whose job it is to put goods into
racks, using a forklift.
86. radio frequency identification (RF/ID) IN-COUNT-UI] Radio frequency identification (RF/ID) uses
a wireless system of radio frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data about objects for
automatic tracking.
87. rail yard IN-COUNT-UIO] A rail yard is an area used to store, unload, load, or sort railroad cars.
88. real-time [ADJ-UI] If information is real-time, it is accurately updated at the time of each change.
89. reefer ship IN-COUNT-UI 2] A reefer ship is a ship that is used to transport perishable cargo in a
temperaturecontrolled environment.
90. renewable energy IN-COUNT-UI 5] Renewable energy is energy that produces electricity from
sources in nature such as wind, tides, sunlight, and geothermal heat.
91. replenishment driver IN-COUNT-U3] A replenishment driver is a person whose job it is to use a
forklift to take products from the racks and put them into the 'pick slot'.
92. retail distribution IN-UNCOUNT-U3] Retail distribution is the process of sending goods to retail
stores, where they can then be sold to consumers.
93. roll on-roll off (RO-RO) [N-UNCOUNT-UIO] Roll on-roll (RO-RO) off is cargo, such as automobiles,
that can be physically rolled onto a mode of transport and then rolled off again at its
destination.
94. scanner [N-COIJNT-IJI] A scanner is a device that uses a laser to read bar code information.
95. security camera IN-COUNT-IJ14] A security camera is a video camera, sometimes of high-quality,
that is used for monitoring or video surveillance.
96. seizure IN-COUNT-U5] A seizure is the legally authorized taking of something.
97. semi-trailer IN-COUNT-UI 1] A semi-trailer is a rectangular trailer that does not have front
wheels and attaches to a tractor.
98. settlement IN-COUNT-U61 A settlement is the amount of money that is paid by an insurance
company for a claim.
99. shipping line IN-COUNT-UI 2] A shipping line is a company that offers transportation of goods or
passengers by sea.
100. short haul IN-COUNT-UI 1] A short haul is the transportation of cargo over a short
distance.
101. strike IN-COUNT-UI 3] A strike is a stoppage of work by employees as a form of protest
against their employers.
102. sustainability IN-COUNT-UI 5] Sustainability is the ability to maintain life and resources
at a healthy level.
103. tanker ship IN-COUNT-UI 2) A tanker ship is a ship that is used to transport liquid cargo
such as gasoline or petroleum.
104. tariff IN-COUNT-IJ5] A tariff is a duty placed by a government on imported or exported
goods.
105. terminal IN-COUNT-UI] A terminal is a device, often including a keyboard and monitor,
that is used for data entry and display.
106. terminal IN-COUNT-UI O] A terminal is a building or complex located on a transportation
route used by passengers and/or operators.
107. time-sensitive [ADJ-U9] If something is time-sensitive, it needs to be delivered by a
certain time or date.
108. traffic light IN-COUNT-IJ41 A traffic light is a signaling device with a red and green light
placed on a loading dock which signals drivers to stop or go.
109. trailer creep IN-UNCOUNT-U4] Trailer creep is the movement of a truck trailer away
from a dock due to the forces created as a lift truck enters and exits the trailer while loading
cargo.
110. trailer on flat car (TOFC) IN-COUNT-UIO] A trailer on a flat car (TOFC) is a truck trailer
that has been placed on a flat car for transportation to a destination.
 111. trailer stand IN-COUNT-U4] A trailer stand is a type of vehicle jack used to stabilize a
trailer after it has been unhitched from a truck.
112. truckload [ADJ-UI 1] If cargo is a truckload, it requires an entire trailer to transport it.
113. unclean bill of lading IN-COUNT-U7] An unclean bill of lading is a bill of lading that states
the cargo has been damaged or is defective in some way.
114. unloader IN-COUNT-U3] An unloader is a worker who removes inventory from trucks after it arrives at a
distribution center.
115. vehicle restraint IN-COUNT-IJ4] A vehicle restraint is a strong metal hook connected to
the bottom of the dock. It is fastened to the frame or bumper of a truck's trailer so it will not
move during loading.
116. wheel chock IN-COUNT-U4] A wheel chock is a wedge made from a sturdy material that
is placed behind a vehicle's wheels to keep it from moving.
117. wheel riser IN-COUNT-U4] A wheel riser is a ramp that is positioned under the wheel of
a truck trailer in order to raise the trailer to the same height as a loading dock.
118. WMS (warehouse management system) IN-COUNT-UI] A WMS is a distribution
management system used when tracking receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping.
119. EXW(EX works) -The seller makes the goods available at their premises, or at another
named place. This term places the maximum obligation on the buyer and minimum obligations
on the seller. The Ex Works term is often used while making an initial quotation for the sale of
goods without any costs included.
120. FCA – Free Carrier - This condition basically means that the sender must deliver the
goods to the carrier. All transportation costs are borne by the buyer, but a part of these total
costs (delivery to the carrier) falls to the seller.
121.

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122. General cargo -do not require any extra precautions or special handling during air
transport. These types of items are retail and most consumer goods
123. Special cargo are goods that, due to their nature, weight, dimensions and/or value, may
have specific requirements including packaging, labelling, documentation and handling through
the transport chain.
124. Wet cargo -it contains liquid, emits liquid or by nature may produce liquid. This can be
all types of liquids, frozen or fresh meat/fish, live animals, and any goods producing liquid.
125. The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules (TACT) is the essential air cargo rules and rates guide.
126. Insecticide - a substance used for killing insects.
127. Flammable - easily set on fire.
128. Strike anywhere matches are matches that will light from friction against any suitable
striking surface.
129. aerosols -a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of
a propellant gas.
130. Dilute - make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.
131. Combust -consume or destroy by fire.
132. Miscellaneous -(of items or people gathered or considered together) of various types or
from different sources.
133. Living tissue -Any tissue of a living organism containing cells that are being replaced
when they die.
134. Gateway - is a point at which freight in-transit from one point to another is
interchanged between transport providers.
135. Incorporate - to include something as part of something larger:
136. Airport’s catchment area is the geographic area from which your airport can reasonably
expect to draw commercial air service passengers. It is defined by several factors, including
geographical and access considerations and proximity of alternative aviation facilities.
137. Boarding - getting into the aircraft.
138. Heliport - An airport solely serving helicopters
139. Seaplane base -An airport for use by seaplanes and amphibious aircraft
140. Passport control -the place at an airport, port, or border of a country where an official
checks your passport
141. Landside areas include parking lots, fuel tank farms and access roads
142. Airside areas include all areas accessible to aircraft, including runways, taxiways and
ramps
143. Ramp- The area where aircraft park next to a terminal to load passengers and baggage
144. Apron - Parking areas for aircraft away from terminals
145. Glitch -a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.
146. Airport check-in is the process whereby an airline approves airplane passengers to
board an airplane for a flight.
147. A baggage handling system is a type of conveyor system installed in airports that
transports checked luggage from ticket counters to areas where the bags can be loaded
onto airplanes. A baggage handling system also transports checked baggage coming from
airplanes to baggage claims or to an area where the bag can be loaded onto another airplane.
148. Knock out-If something such as a piece of equipment is knocked out by something else,
it stops working or is damaged or destroyed:
149. A flight information display system (FIDS) is a computer system used in airports to
display flight information to passengers
150. Implementation -the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
151. Outage -a period of time when the electricity supply to a building or area is interrupted
152. RFS (Road Feeder Service) means road transport commissioned by an airline.
153. Transshipment - he shipment of goods or containers to an intermediate destination,
then to another destination.
154. End-to-end - shipping the goods from the place of origin to the final destination
155. Legitimacy - conformity to the law or to rules.
156. Hub - An airport is called a hub when airlines operate an interchange of flights with a
high proportion of both passengers and cargo being in transit.
157. Taxiway - is a path for aircraft at an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars,
terminals and other facilities
158. Runways - a defined area at an airport, most commonly made from asphalt and
concrete, for takeoff and landing of aircraft.
159. Road feeder service - RFS (Road Feeder Service) means road transport commissioned by
an airline.
 160. Lithium batteries - is an advanced battery technology that uses lithium ions as a key
component of its electrochemistry.
161. Enhance - intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
162. Enforcing rules - If people in authority enforce a law or a rule, they make sure that it is
obeyed, usually by punishing people who do not obey it.
163. Rogue shipper - a dishonest or unprincipled shipper .
164. a tamper-proof container -packaging having an indicator or barrier to entry that could
reasonably be expected to provide visible evidence that tampering had occurred.
165. Vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) describes the distribution of a chemical species between
the vapor phase and a liquid phase.
166. Humid -marked by a relatively high level of water vapour in the atmosphere.
167. Moisture -water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour, within a solid,
or condensed on a surface.
168. Horizontal visibility The maximum distance at which an observer can see an object
situated in essentially the same horizontal plane.
169. Oblique visibility -The greatest distance at which a specified target can be perceived
when viewed along a line of sight inclined to the horizontal.
170. obscured sky –invisible sky
171. Fuel consumption - the amount of fuel a vehicle uses to travel a particular distance at a
particular speed.
172. Ice formation -accumulate on the exposed surfaces of the aircraft, increasing its weight
and its resistance to the advance, causing a greater surface of contact with the air.
173. Aeronautical - a science dealing with the operation of aircraft.
174. Oscillation -movement back and forth in a regular rhythm.

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175. Partnerships - relationships between companies who work together
176. Defect - faults or imperfections
177. Timeliness -happening at exactly the right time
178. Controversy -a strong disagreement
179. Subsidiary -a company owned by a larger company
180. Knock-on delays -when a delay causes several other delays, one after the other
181. Tied up-locked away (so that it can't be used for anything else)
182. Tipping point -the moment when one particular result of a process becomes the most
likely one, after a period when the result was not sure
183. Off-peak period - less busy times of day for travelling
184. Carbon footprint -the amount of carbon emissions an activity produces
185. Merging -joined part of their operations together
186. On-shelve availability - actors, limits on how much should be allowed
187. Consolidated deliveries- when several deliveries are combined together
188. To be on target -are likely to reach the result they are aiming for
189. Streamline -improved to make simpler or more efficient
190. Lightweight -weighing very little
191. Environmentally sound -good for the environment
192. Set up -planned and implemented a new system
193. Insolvency – a situation when a company is unable to pay what it owes its creditors
194. Crises – a time of great danger or difficulty
195. Interdependency – ways in which organisations are dependent on each other
196. Bankrupt – formally declaring that the company is unable to pay its creditors
197. Primary supplier – a company that supplies components or services direct to the final
customer, also called a tier-one supplier
198. Second-tier supplier- a company that supplies components or services to a primary /
tier-one supplier
199. Dual sourcing – using two suppliers for the same component or service
200. Multiple sourcing – using many suppliers for the same component or service
201. Supplier base- all the suppliers a company works with