Glossarty II; Page 2

Complex staging

is a mechanical storage system that is used for temporary accumulations, presentation and picking. It is more complex than simple storage and is used for high-flow materials with low storage levels. Complex staging

Complex travel

equipment is complex travel, it is used for long distance and high quantities or intensity. Complex travel

Condition

the condition of an object refers to how well it looks and performs. Condition

A consequence

is something that is caused by a set of conditions. A consequence

To consign

is to give, deliver or transfer materials to another's care. To consign

Consolidate

consolidate something is to unite objects into a whole. Consolidate

A consumption rate

is the average quantity or amount of an item that is used during a given time period. A consumption rate

Contained

If items are contained, they are held within a storage or transport vessel.

Contamination

is the condition of being soiled or infected by bacteria.

Continuous

If something is continuous, it occurs non-stop, or in a sequence without interruption.

A contract

is a written legal agreement between two or more individuals or businesses, outlining what each must to do

Control

to control something is to exercise power or influence over its actions. Control

Convenient

If something is convenient, it allows easy performance or management. Convenient

A conveyor

is a mechanical belt used to transport materials.

A corrective action

is a method that is employed to fix a problem. In ordering and scheduling, delays due to large orders sometimes require corrective actions so that deliveries can be made on time. A corrective action

A cost fulfillment

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

A crate

is a protective wooden case made of wooden slats and used for shipping. A crate

Critical

if an item is critical, it is essential or urhently needed. Critical

Damage

is loss or harm resulting from iniury to propenty. Damage

A deadline

is the final point in time by which tasks must be completed. A deadline

Decentralized

if something is decentralized, activity is not focused around a center. Decentralized

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.

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. Decoupled pick and deliver

Defective

if something is defective, it is incorrectly made or it does not work properly.

A delivery fulillment

is a logistics requirement which ensures that products are delivered to the correct locations at the correct times. A delivery fulillment

A destination

is the place where something is going. A destination

A direct system

is a distribution system where materials are moved separately and directly from the point of origin to the destination.

A directive

is a law or rule set by a governing body. A directive

Dispense

to dispense something is to distribute it. Dispense

Disposal

is the process of getting rid of items that are no longer needed or no longer useful. Disposal