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glossary
December 15, 2023

SIT

Ground Control December 15, 2023 2:31 pm SIT They are a set of technological solutions designed to improve the operation and safety of land transportation. What is “SIT” in Logistics? They refer to the application of advanced technologies to improve efficiency , security and supply chain management. These systems use information in...
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December 15, 2023

Picking

Ground Control December 15, 2023 12:44 pm Picking Refers to the process of collecting customer orders from shelves and preparing them for shipment. What is “Picking” in Logistics? It is a crucial part of the supply chain where workers, often with the help of technologies such as barcode scanners or...
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December 13, 2023

Warehousing

Ground Control December 13, 2023 5:30 pm Warehousing According to Cambridge Dictionary: The activity of storing something in a warehouse; a large building to store things before they are sold). What is “Wharehousing” in Logistics? “Warehousing” in logistics refers to the management and operation of warehouses or warehouses. This activity includes the storage of...
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December 12, 2023

Unitarization

Ground Control December 12, 2023 11:41 am Unitarization Unitarization of cargo consists of ordering and grouping merchandise in order to: Preserve the integrity of the products during all the phases that the product goes through in the warehouse. Facilitate and expedite the merchandise transfers. Obviously, it is not the same as an operator moving a box after...
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December 12, 2023

Security stock

Ground Control December 12, 2023 11:40 am Safety Stock Safety stock is the extra inventory that is kept in the warehouse to deal with unforeseen events related to changes in demand or delays from suppliers. What is a “Security Stock in Logistics?” In the context of logistics and inventory management,...
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December 11, 2023

Store

Ground Control December 11, 2023 3:13 pm Warehouse According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the word “warehouse” is defined as an establishment intended for the conservation and storage of merchandise. This term refers to a physical place, such as a building or a facility. What is a Warehouse in Logistics? A warehouse in logistics is a facility...
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December 11, 2023

Supply Chain

Ground Control December 11, 2023 3:13 pm Supply Chain The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) does not provide a specific definition for the term “supply chain”. However, the supply chain refers to a set of processes and activities that range from the production of goods to their final distribution to the consumer. What is...
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December 11, 2023

Cross-Docking

Land Control December 11, 2023 3:13 pm Cross-Docking The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) does not provide a specific definition for the term “cross docking”. It comes from the origin of the term in English, which can be translated as ?cross the docks? . The term refers to a type of order preparation in which the merchandise is distributed directly...
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December 11, 2023

Freight

Ground Control December 11, 2023 3:12 pm Freight The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) defines “freight” as the price paid for the transportation of goods. What is Freight in Logistics? Freight is an essential part of the logistics management and has a direct impact on the operating costs of companies. The efficient administration...
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December 11, 2023

Logistics Hub

Ground Control December 11, 2023 3:12 pm Logistics Hub The term “logistics hub” refers to a center or central node in a transportation and distribution network where goods are concentrated and redistributed. What is a Logistics Hub in Logistics? “Logistics hub” functions as a strategic center where goods and services converge and are redistributed...
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