The logistics dictionary

Saddle-bottomed wagons are large-volume hoppers are exclusively unloaded by gravity and are therefore classed as self-discharging hoppers. Unlike normal hopper wagons, however, their discharge cannot be controlled and the entire load must be dropped. Disclaimer Our content is not in […]

Safety stock is an extra quantity of a product which is stored in the warehouse to prevent an out-of-stock situation. It serves as insurance against fluctuations in demand. It is the amount of inventory you keep in the warehouse in case of […]

Seasonality implies the changes in demand based on time periods (weekly, monthly, etc.) Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when […]

An export declaration, or shippers export declaration (SED), is an official document that contains details of goods that are being exported or imported. It is generally completed by the exporter and introduced to port authorities at the time of export. Disclaimer […]

Self-fulfillment or in-house Fulfillment is when you take care of the entire order Fulfillment yourself, from beginning to end. For example, you’ll need to find Warehousing or storage, do inventory management, process orders, take care of packaging, get order items picked […]

Serial numbers are often used with items such as electronics. Serial numbers are used to represent a specific unique item; as opposed to an SKU, which represents a group of the same items. Disclaimer Our content is not in any […]

This represents the cut-off time for an order to be entered in order for it to be shipped that day. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the […]

The party that tenders goods for transportation. These can be brands, traders, manufacturers, wholesalers, but also logistics service providers. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official […]

Tasks related to the outgoing shipment of goods. It includes packaging, weighing, labeling and loading for shipment. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or […]

Shopping cart integration allows Fulfillment software to be directly linked and integrated with a shopping cart platform. This direct integration provides the Fulfillment house instructions for packing and Shipping the order. A shopping cart integration usually automates the transmission of customer […]

Side-tipping wagons have hydraulic, pneumatic or electric tipping equipment, that enables the wagon body to be lifted on one side. Depending on the design, they may be tipped to both sides or just one side only. Disclaimer Our content is […]

An SLI is an optional document that specificy instructions from exporters to their agents (usually Freight forwarders) for ocean and air shipments. Essentially it is a letter that tells your agent/forwarder how and where they need to send your products. […]

Slotting is the placement of products within a warehouse. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when pursuing a specific transaction […]

Smalls in railfreight refer to any consignment for which it is neither necessary nor required that a wagon be used exclusively. In essence Smalls are Less than Wagon Loads (LWL) Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice […]

Sourcing is the process of researching, selecting, and managing suppliers who can provide the inputs and add value to an organization needs for day-to-day running. Sourcing is tasked with carrying out research, creating and executing strategy, defining quality and quantity metrics, […]

Spot bidding, also referred to as spot shipments or spot freight, is when you conduct the Sourcing multiple quotes from logistic service providers (carriers) for specific Freight shipments. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. […]

Staging is pulling material from inventory before it’s required. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when pursuing a specific transaction […]

A step deck trailer, also known as a drop deck or lowboy trailer, is a commercial trailer designed to carry tall cargo that exceeds the legal height limit if transported on a traditional flatbed trailer. Transporting tall cargo on a step deck […]

A SKU is an acronym for a Stock Keeping Unit, a code which identifies a product so that it may be tracked in inventory. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by […]

Stockout or Out-of-Stock occurs when you have inadequate inventory levels to meet current demand. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also […]

Designed for road Transport of stones, equiped with a (rolloader) crane. Trailers with a rolloader crane are mostly used to Transport pallets with stones. The interesting parts of these trailers are the (steered) twin-wheels and the rolloader crane, able to […]