• d

  • for valley traffic Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for demand planning Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Deutscher Paketdienst GmbH & Co. KG (CEP service provider, CEP) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for direct product marking Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for dynamic pick system (high-performance picking system) - 2. abbreviation for digital purchasing system (electronic purchasing system), see also e-procurement Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (English for drawbar) see trailer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (type designation of Jungheinrich AG, abbr. DIS) is a satellite storage system based on industrial trucks. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • for drive-in racking Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A drive-in warehouse is a drive-in racking system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • English for drive-in warehouse Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A drive-through shelf is a shelf in which the load units are positioned on several levels one above the other and with several units behind each other in the depth of the shelf. The load units stand on two continuous brackets attached to the uprights and thus form a block. They are stored and(...)
  • (English for forklift driver's license) see license for industrial trucks Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Dense Reader Mode Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to the number of stops on a delivery tour. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Dense Reader Mode Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Dual System Germany Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Digital Subscriber Line Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Deutscher Speditions- und Logistikverband e. V. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for turntable Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to DSD) is a privately owned company. It has been run as an unlisted public limited company since 1997, with the task of recycling all packaging bearing the Green Dot in accordance with the German Closed Substance Cycle and Waste Management Act. The costs for this are borne by the(...)
  • is a pallet with half the base area of the Europool pallet (half pallet), i.e. 600 x 800 mm. It is mainly used in the food retail sector. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Refers to a truck that pulls its load unit (trough) up onto the loading area via rollers on the rear and releases it again. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Mu (tipping container vehicle) refers to a truck that picks up or sets down its load unit (trough) using swivel arms. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for data transfer control Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The duty cycle is the proportion of time in which a system is active (switched on) in relation to the period under consideration. The T. is dimensionless and is usually given as a percentage (a T. of 0 % corresponds to a permanently switched off system, a T. of 100 % to a permanently active(...)
  • for duty cycle Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for data processing Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Digital Video Broadcasting Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for data warehouse Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. DDE) is a message-oriented communication protocol (software interface) for direct data exchange between different application programs under Windows. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Dynamic provision:) Item provision units are each transported to a designated picking location for picking (goods-to-person). See also Static provision as the opposite process. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a dynamic trading network on the Internet as an e-commerce application (e-commerce). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • for dynamic warehouse Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Dynamic warehouse: Generally understood to be the group of storage systems in which the storage units move within the warehouse during the dwell process due to storage and retrieval, e.g. flow racking. See also static storage system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • for Dynastore warehouse Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Dynastore warehouse is a subgroup of channel storage systems based on roller pallets (roller pallet storage). Special feature: claws are used to create a connection between the roller pallets within the channel. This allows the pallets in a channel to be pushed and pulled from the service(...)
  • Abbreviation for distribution center, goods distribution center Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

  • e

  • is the electronic processing of business with public administration, non-public associations and organizations. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to an invitation to tender issued by a company on an electronic marketplace. It is aimed at many anonymous marketplace participants who can then submit their bids. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the term for the processing of business transactions between companies (B2B, Business to Business) as well as companies and consumers (B2C, Business to Consumer) via the Internet as “electronic business”;. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the generic term for electronic payment transactions on the Internet and in online services. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • E-Commerce is the collective term for all activities on the Internet with regard to trade in goods, services and information. The spectrum can range from product information, customer inquiries and orders to payment transactions. E-C. is often used synonymously with the term e-business, which(...)
  • (abbr. ECS) means e-commerce services. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • means consulting and knowledge management (B2C and B2B). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • means the shared use of electronic resources or groupware systems, among other things. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the physical delivery of goods ordered via the Internet. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for evolutionary algorithm Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Enterprise Application Integration Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for European article number Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a European article number for the internationally unique identification of articles using barcodes. EAN, EAN 128 Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • describes the form and content of the standard of the same name. In Germany, EAN 128 is coordinated by GS1 (Global Standards 1) (http://www.gs1.org). This essentially comprises the specification of formats, the exact definition of data elements and the assignment of qualifying data(...)
  • (International Article Numbering Association) is an international organization based in Brussels for the promotion and further development of EAN standards such as EAN (European Article Number), ILN (International Location Number), NVE (Shipping Unit Number, EAN 128), etc. Around 100 national(...)
  • is a standard for electronic data exchange that is provided by EAN International as a UN/EDIFACT subset for all industries. The name is a portmanteau of the terms EAN and Communication. The standard was created in the 1980s and published in 1990 as the EANCOM Manual. Originally intended for(...)
  • (abbr. EBIT) Earnings before interest and taxes Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for electronic article surveillance Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for earnings before interest and taxes Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for electronic bill payment and presentment) is the payment of an invoice electronically via the Internet. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for error checking and correction algorithm Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Electronic Chain Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Economic efficiency (economicness) is performance in relation to input (in terms of value or cost). E=P/W > 1. Cf. performance and productivity. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Efficient Consumer Response Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • based in Brussels, is an initiative founded in 1994 by various companies from trade and industry to coordinate and further develop national ECR activities. Efficient Consumer Response Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for e-commerce services Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for error detecting code Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Electronic Direct Debit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Electronic Data Interchange Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for Enterprise Data Management - 2. abbreviation for Electronic Document Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for electronic data processing (EDP) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) are used, for example, in rewritable RFID tags or identification cards. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Effective lift refers to the energy recovery when lowering under load in battery-powered vehicles (e.g. forklift trucks). Cf. regenerative braking. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • English for usable stroke Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Efficiency is the quotient of output produced and output consumed (corresponds to the quotient of work produced and work consumed). The W. is generally given as a percentage. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • for efficiency Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to ECR) is a customer-oriented, holistic approach to the process chain from the supplier to the retailer to the point of sale, in which all parties involved cooperate and work together. The aim is to focus on the customer and optimize the entire process chain. Source: logipedia(...)
  • In order to create successful products and thus avoid failures, a joint product launch by industry and retail takes place with the aim of better satisfying consumer needs. Efficient Product Introduction is part of Efficient Consumer Response. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. ER) refers to the cross-company harmonization of the logistics chain and its administrative processing as well as the reduction of interface problems in the supply chain. ER is part of Efficient Consumer Response. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the optimization of shelf and storage space in retail outlets. The aim is to offer the consumer the product range in such a way that sales and earnings per unit of space are improved. Efficient Store Assortment is part of Efficient Consumer Response. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to EUL) is a concept based on ISO 3676 for forming loads from smaller standardized units or packaging in such a way that the handling effort is minimized by forming an overall unit. Efficient transport units and load units are a prerequisite for improving transportation, storage(...)
  • Abbreviation for European Foundation for Quality Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for electric fork lift truck Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for electric trolley conveyor Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for electric trolley conveyor Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for European Expert Group for IT Security Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • An elevator system, also known as a lifting device, is a technical device for the vertical transport of people and possibly goods between different levels of a building or structure. It operates in a car that can be loaded with either people or goods and moves along a shaft or guide(...)
  • is required, for example, for the free movement of conveyor systems in fire protection areas. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • End-of-period inventory is the performance of the inventory required by the German Commercial Code (HGB) on a reporting date. Cf. perpetual inventory. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Enterprise resource planning system (ERP system) is a computer-aided system for recording and tracking requirements and quantity flows for specific articles and quantities, as used in the retail sector, for example. The overriding objective is to control ordering, inventory and sales.(...)
  • Equal item distribution is a putaway strategy for the equal distribution of an item to be stored across the available storage aisles with the aim of ensuring access to an item by storing it in several aisles and/or increasing picking performance through parallel access in several aisles(...)
  • Expiry date is the date on which the best-before date is reached. Cf. consumption date. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

  • f

  • Fast mover is technical jargon for A-items (ABC-items). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a picking zone in which A-items (fast-moving items (ABC items)) are picked. By arranging the S. appropriately, e.g. at the start of the aisle, the expected distance of picking can be reduced and thus the picking performance significantly increased. The higher picking performance is(...)
  • is technical jargon for A-items (ABC-items). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Feedback is part of order monitoring to document the processing status of operations. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Feedback is part of a closed control loop (control loop system). R. means feedback of the determined target/actual deviations for an improved (faster) correction of the execution, the planning or the objective. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to the shelf area in sales or storage areas that is at the eye level of the customer or order picker (approx. 120 to 160 cm). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A fire compartment is an essential component of preventive structural fire protection in buildings. It serves to prevent the spread of fire in the building or to neighboring buildings. A fire compartment is an enclosed area within a building that is designed according to fire protection(...)
  • Fire protection is a crucial aspect in the planning and implementation of warehouse and logistics centers. Various requirements and guidelines must be taken into account and implemented to ensure the safety of the facilities. There are two main types of fire protection measures: active and(...)
  • In the logistics industry, the term “flexible” refers to objects, goods or parts without a fixed shape that require special handling. Typical examples are PE bags, leather and similar materials. Due to their flexible nature, these objects cannot be conveyed or sorted in the conventional way,(...)
  • A floor block warehouse, also known as a ground bulk warehouse, is a storage facility based on block storage technology. Similar to conventional block storage systems, load pallets or pallet cages are stacked on the floor to form single-item blocks. The functionality of a floor block(...)
  • A floor-mounted drag chain conveyor is a conveyor with a drag chain embedded in the floor, into which transport trolleys are hooked and pulled along. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The floor slab, also known as the ground board, is an essential component of warehouses and logistics facilities. Its main task is to distribute the forces of the rack uprights acting as point loads on the warehouse floor over a wide area, thus ensuring the(...)
  • Floor storage, also known as ground storage, is a storage method in which pallets or individual parts are stored directly on the floor, as opposed to rack storage, in which racks are used for storage. This type of storage is particularly suitable for large, heavy or(...)
  • Flow plan refers to the recording of chronologically sequenced actions. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A flow rack is a storage principle in which the storage units are stored on one side of the rack and retrieved on the other. Both pallets and containers are usually moved from the storage side to the retrieval side by gravity on roller conveyors. A typical application is small-part picking,(...)
  • see freight forwarder Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A forwarding agent is a service provider who arranges the transportation of goods and merchandise. For this purpose, the freight forwarder generally organizes transport capacities as a merchant, but does not necessarily have to own them. Depending on the mode of transport, a distinction is(...)
  • A forwarding agent's certificate of receipt (FCR) is a legally valid document issued by the freight forwarder certifying the receipt of goods and their further handling (e.g. storage, etc.). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A forwarding warehouse is a warehouse set up jointly by the supplier and customer (e.g. producer) at a freight forwarder's premises and operated by the freight forwarder. It is used for the collection and storage of goods and merchandise from different suppliers, e.g. for the coordinated(...)
  • A four-way pallet is a pallet that can be picked up by forks on all four sides. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A four-way stacker is a reach truck whose wheels can be adjusted by 90 degrees so that it can move in the longitudinal and transverse direction of the vehicle. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A four-width barcode is a barcode whose coding is based on four different bar widths. A typical example is code 128, cf. two-width barcode. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In the case of returnable transport and packaging units (e.g. bottles and crates) and beverage bottles with a deposit, a distinction must be made between fulls and empties with regard to transportation, delivery, sorting and return. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

  • g

  • The handling area of a P. is formed by a bridge that moves on lateral supports. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • General terms and conditions, or GTC for short, are pre-formulated contractual terms and conditions that apply to a large number of contracts, even if they are not explicitly referred to as “general terms and conditions”. In the field of logistics, GTCs are particularly relevant as they define(...)
  • (abbr. DSLV), based in Bonn, was formed in April 2003 from the merger of the two associations BSL and VKS. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. DIN, German industrial standard): There are numerous DIN standards for all areas of logistics, e.g. conveying, transportation (DIN 30781, Part 1) and many more. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Goods category refers to a category of products or services that are defined as interrelated or interchangeable from a company-internal or other perspective. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A goods distribution center is a local and functional consolidation of decentralized distribution warehouses (collection and distribution warehouses). Since the increases in transport costs are often lower in relation to the savings effects, centralization measures pay for themselves in a(...)
  • Goods in transit are goods that are on their way to the customer. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The goods issue and dispatch stage follows retrieval or picking and packing. The retrieved items are made available in the order-specific WA in order to be picked up by the customer or a forwarding agent according to the pick-up principle or transported directly to the recipient according to(...)
  • Goods receipt is the area in a warehouse or distribution center where incoming goods are physically received. Goods, loading aids and storage areas are often assigned here. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Goods receipt times are defined times at which goods are accepted. In larger systems (e.g. distribution centers), extensive schedules are kept with the supplier-specific W. (time windows). The W. are also contractually agreed. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML    
  • Goods supply, jointly controlled by manufacturer and seller) is a form of Continuous Replenishment Program (CRP) in which the manufacturer proposes the orders for the retailer and the retailer can change them as required, thus allowing both sides to influence the inventory. Source:(...)
  • Goods to man (WzM) describes a process in which the goods to be picked are transported from a warehouse to a predetermined location in a staging unit and picked there by the picker. The staging unit - if it still contains goods - is then transported back to the warehouse. The main reasons(...)
  • Goods-to-person is the gender-neutral, but rarely used term for goods-to-man. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • applies in Germany in accordance with the model conditions of the German Insurance Association (GDV), namely the DTV Cargo Insurance Conditions. The W. provides the principal or the insured person with full compensation for the value of his goods, irrespective of the existence of liability.(...)
  • Wear and tear refers to the gradual reduction in the substance, value or quality of an item due to regular use. In logistics, wear and tear plays a central role, whereby it is important to understand that the wear and tear does not necessarily have to correspond to the removal unit. This(...)
  • The gross register tonnage (GRT) is a unit of measurement for the size of a ship and is often used for the registration and classification of ships. The GRT of a ship refers to its volume, which is defined by the dimensions of its structure. This includes the interior space of the ship,(...)
  • Gross storage area, also known as gross storage space, is an important term in warehouse logistics that describes the total usable area of a warehouse. This area includes all areas within a warehouse, including storage racks, aisles, staging areas, packing areas, offices and all other(...)
  • The gross tonnage (GT), abbreviated as gross tonnage, is an important figure in shipping that indicates the size and capacity of a ship. It serves as a unit of measurement for the displacement of a ship and is measured in register tons. The GT of a ship comprises the entire volume of the(...)
  • is based on a material intake with two flaps positioned in a V-shape in relation to each other. At the discharge point, the locking mechanism of the tilt flap on the discharge side is unlocked and the sorted goods slide by gravity over the flap into the end point. Source: logipedia /(...)

  • h

  • Handling and transport aids are loading aids such as pallets, belts, etc., which are used to form transport units. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A handling device is a piece of equipment used to handle goods, e.g. pallet truck, forklift, crane system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Hauling refers to the removal of units that are to be loaded shortly to the vicinity of the transfer point (goods issue). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Height-adjustable loading rack) see Adjustment ramp Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Honeycomb storage is a long goods storage system with deep storage of long goods cassettes. Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A hydraulic shears elevating platform (SHT) is a material handling element similar in design to a double scissor lift, in which the scissor arms are opened or closed hydraulically or by means of an electric motorized spindle drive, thus achieving a lifting or lowering movement. S. are used to(...)

  • i

  • Image analysis is an essential process in logistics that is mainly based on computer-aided methods. It is used to identify articles without labeling and to precisely determine the position of goods and loading aids in the area (2-D) or in space (3-D). CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors are(...)
  • (Incoming goods department, goods receipt) is the first step in the receipt of a delivery. The W. is often located upstream of the goods receipt (e.g. at the factory gate). The delivery bill and the corresponding advice note are checked for conformity in the W., then a goods receipt area(...)
  • Incoming inspection is the inspection of newly received goods in order to detect missing quantities and damage as well as deviations from the order form (order quantity, article number, etc.) and to be able to react accordingly. This is referred to as commercial and technical inspection,(...)
  • An incoming inspection lot is a partial quantity or random sample of a goods receipt that is used to check the quality of a delivery. It is later used in part to assess the quality of the material in relation to the supplier. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Indexing flow conveyor is a special control design of longer conveyor technology sections (roller conveyor or carrier chain conveyor) in order to allow individual pallets to pass through or to form groups beforehand (e.g. groups of four) and then convey them through, depending on the(...)
  • see Driving license for industrial trucks Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The initial lift is an additional lift for narrow-aisle forklift trucks (man-up devices) in order to be able to lift a pallet independently of the cab lift. The typical lift height is around 1.50 meters. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • An inland container, also known as a land container, is a special container used by the European railroads for the transportation of goods. In contrast to standard ISO containers, an inland container has an external width of 2,500 mm, which makes it possible to accommodate two pallets, each(...)
  • is an inspection of the package owed by the logistics service provider at each end of a transport route or at the change of the acting service provider or client, see also section 7 ADSp. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Intermediate arrival time refers to the time between two consecutive events, e.g. the time between the arrival of two consecutive orders at an operating station. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Inventory correction, also known as stock correction, is an important process in warehouse management that allows authorized users to correct discrepancies found between the physical inventory and the data recorded in the system. Typically, such a discrepancy occurs due to data entry errors,(...)
  • Inventory information services, also known as inventory information services, play a crucial role in warehouse management by helping companies to manage their inventory efficiently. These services include a variety of dialog functions that allow users to quickly and easily retrieve information(...)
  • Inventory management, also known as stock control, is a crucial process for companies to keep an accurate overview of their stock levels. It involves tracking and recording items, their locations, quantities and conditions in real time. Effective inventory management allows companies to(...)
  • Inventory optimization, also known as stock optimization, is a key process in warehouse and supply chain management that aims to reduce inventory levels in warehouses, production facilities and along the entire supply chain while maintaining high material availability. Through inventory(...)
  • Inventory reservation, also known as stock reserving, is an essential process in inventory management that is used to reserve materials, goods or finished goods for an existing or anticipated short-term demand. This process allows companies to ensure that they have sufficient stock levels(...)
  • In inventory sampling, a distinction is made between two methods, namely the estimation method and the test method. In the estimation procedure, various methods are used to deduce the total quantity of the item units to be inventoried and their value from the sample quantity, with a maximum(...)
  • Inventory shortage refers to items that are listed at a point in time but are not or not sufficiently in stock. Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Item description identifies an individual item with a comprehensible abbreviation or name. An A. should be structured in such a way that an operator can recognize the item from the A. The A. should nevertheless be compact enough to be attached to containers, pallets, storage locations, etc. or(...)
  • Item inventory is a central process in logistics that involves the precise recording of the stocks of a specific item in one or more affected storage locations. In comparison to total inventory, where all stock is recorded, item inventory focuses on the specific items in an assortment. A(...)
  • Item labelling is a crucial step in logistics to make an item clearly identifiable and recognizable to third parties. Correct labeling plays a central role in the management of stock levels, shipping processes and the overall tracking of goods. Various methods of item identification are(...)
  • The item master, also known as “item data”, forms the heart of efficient warehouse management. This extensive database contains descriptive characteristics of all items, regardless of their current stock level. The key information stored in the item master ranges from the unique item number(...)
  • An item-only loading aid, also known as a single item loading aid, is a specific type of load carrier that contains a fixed number of units of a single item. This means that all units on the loading aid are identical and consist of only one item. These load carriers are widely used in(...)
  • Item quantity plays a crucial role in logistics, especially when it comes to accurate inventory management. The accurate recording and management of item quantities is crucial to ensure a smooth flow of goods. The logistics industry relies on various methods to accurately track item(...)
  • The item structure, also known as “product structure”, is a central term in the context of product management. It describes the comprehensive characteristics of a product range and includes various parameters such as weight, dimensions, volume and other specific features. The comprehensive(...)
  • Item-wise picking, also known as itemwise order picking, is a central part of the order fulfillment process in warehouses and distribution centers. It refers to the method by which individual items are selected from the warehouse and prepared to fulfill specific orders. This process is(...)

  • j

  • A jib crane, also known as a derrick or jib crane, is a type of crane that uses a boom to lift and move loads. The boom typically extends beyond the footprint, allowing for a long reach when picking up loads. The operation of a jib crane is based on a support frame or fixed foundation that(...)

  • l

  • Lane strategy refers to the sequencing of article approaches in two-dimensional picking in order to minimize the approach paths per position. It is usually a two-lane strategy in which a rack row is divided into a lower and an upper lane and the picking locations in the upper and then in the(...)
  • Lashing means are means of firmly connecting loads to each other or to loading aids, e.g. lashing straps for securing loads on trucks. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Last mile is an expression for the problem of delivering ever smaller orders and consignments (delivery) - particularly as a result of e-commerce - to the end customer (consumer) at an acceptable cost. See also pick-up station. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A lateral fork lift truck is a forklift truck with load handling devices that are arranged transversely to the direction of travel and can be moved. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In contrast to conventional temperature-controlled warehouses, which have vertical partitions in different temperature zones, the stratified storage system utilizes the different density (and therefore the different weight) of hot and cold air. Cold air flows into the lower part of a store up(...)
  • engl. für Akkreditiv Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. LOI) is, in contrast to common usage (so-called “letter of intent”), a contract within the framework of contract negotiations, which can contain a wide range of regulatory content up to a complete contractual regulation. A precise interpretation is usually necessary. Source:(...)
  • Letter shoot (pneumatic delivery) is a small goods conveyor system in which cylindrical container capsules are moved through a network of pipes under air pressure. In the past, R. was often used for delivery papers, documents etc. within factories or office buildings. Today, its use is(...)
  • A letter sorter, also known as a mail sorter, is a specialized machine designed to sort letters efficiently and accurately. These sorters are capable of processing large volumes of mail, with outputs typically ranging from 40,000 to 60,000 units per hour. The operation of a letter sorter is(...)
  • Abbreviation for warehouse control system, warehouse management computer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for warehouse control system, warehouse management computer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for loading aids - 2. abbreviation for storage aids Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the liability of the logistics service provider for a delay in the performance owed. It is structured as a duty of care liability in freight law, also in international freight law, cf. e.g. §§ 425, 431 para. 3 HGB. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the unique designation of a package or goods with a barcode or radio frequency identification. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Last In -; First Out Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Lifting accessories are used to establish a connection between the transport or lifting device and the load to be handled, e.g. chains, ropes and belts. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Hubgerüst Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (also known as a lifting jack) refers to the device for lifting and lowering the load on excavators or cranes. A winch consists of a drive, gearbox, brake and cable winch. Depending on the design, a distinction is made between open and closed winches. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Windwerk Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Hubmast, Hubgerüst Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Schute, Leichter Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. LASH) is a ship for transporting barges and barges that are launched in the port of discharge and assembled there, for example, into pushed convoys. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Line storage refers to the arrangement of storage bins in rows. The storage aisles formed by this arrangement are used to serve the line storage system. High-bay and rack storage are typical forms of Z., but also storage units stacked in columns on the floor and arranged in rows. Cf. block(...)
  • engl. für Zeilenlagerung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Liner trade refers to regular shipping according to fixed schedules along specific routes. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Linienschifffahrt Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the short form of hyperlink. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a multiuser/multitasking operating system. L. is the classic example of open source software. It was created by Linus Torvalds and other free developers. Cf. GNU. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to LBT) refers to a high-frequency access method. LBT is used in Europe, for example, for the bulk reading of RFID tags. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for warehouse master computer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Lead Logistic Provider Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for warehouse master computer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Lower Level Reader Protocol Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Logistics Management Information System Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an important parameter for the performance of logistical equipment and systems, e.g. industrial trucks, crane systems, conveyor belts, vertical conveyors, etc., but also for shelving systems and floors. Exceeding the T. can lead to considerable malfunctions and accidents. Source:(...)
  • engl. für Ladungsträger Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • With load-oriented control for storage and retrieval machines, speed and acceleration/deceleration are not constantly maintained at maximum values. Instead, these values are dynamically adjusted based on the load on the system. This lowers energy consumption and reduces mechanical wear. The(...)
  • engl. für Ladungssicherung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Load suspension is a means by which a load can be safely lifted and moved. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A loading aisle, also known as a replenishment aisle, is created in an order picking rack such as a flow rack when the loading and retrieval sides are separated. This structure enables efficient handling of stored goods and targeted replenishment. In warehouse logistics, the loading aisle(...)
  • The loading factor is an important concept in logistics that indicates how many packaging units of an item fit into or onto a loading aid. It plays a decisive role in the efficiency of storage space utilization and warehouse organization. The load factor is calculated(...)
  • engl. für Ladegeschirr Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A loading rack is a device for bridging level differences between the fixed part of a ramp (building) and the transport vehicle (truck). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Loading technology refers to technical components and aids for loading and unloading means of transportation and traffic. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. LAN) is a network of computers within a company, an organization, etc. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to LPS), unlike the Global Positioning System (GPS), only refers to a local area. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a strategy in which local suppliers are preferentially involved in the production process. L. S. serves, among other things, to minimize transport costs and transport risks as well as to increase flexibility, especially in lean production and just-in-time processes. Source: logipedia /(...)
  • The term (public) N. refers to passenger transport by rail and bus within a radius of approx. 50 kilometers around a large city. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Location factors are the sum of the conditions and creative forces to be found at a location with a positive or negative impact on business objectives and activities. They serve as a basis for comparing alternative locations. Important factors for a logistics location are, for example,(...)
  • 1. is the planning of geographical locations (e.g. within a distribution network) with the aim of determining and utilizing the best location factors. - 2. is part of the internal planning of logistics systems, intralogistics. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A restricted storage area, also known as a rejection area or reject warehouse, is a clearly demarcated or enclosed zone within a warehousing or production facility. Goods and parts that are no longer suitable for further use for various reasons are stored in this area. The function of a reject(...)
  • lat. for at the place (e.g. of sale) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In container-based picking according to the goods-to-man principle, if the order quantity cannot be taken from a container, the first container forms the “locomotive” for the subsequent containers. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Logistics on Demand Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Lowest In -; First Out Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an annual international trade fair for distribution, material and information flow in the field of intralogistics. The venue is Stuttgart. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Logistic costs are not only of interest to individual companies and have long been the focus of possible reduction measures, but the overall economic development is also a point of reference for comparisons. For years, it has been noted that overall logistics costs have been reduced. However,(...)
  • The following features are often used to characterize a logistics service, regardless of whether it is provided by a company itself or by a service provider: Delivery quality (logistics quality) delivery time Delivery flexibility ability to deliver Adherence to delivery dates Readiness(...)
  • High quality can be said to exist when the factors and characteristics that determine a logistics service are achieved to a greater than average extent, or at least to the extent typical for the industry. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Logistic service provider (LSP) refers to the further development of the traditional freight forwarding business. In addition to transportation, warehousing and handling, the LDL offers further services and solutions, e.g. customer-related storage, order picking, assembly, invoicing, etc. LDL(...)
  • engl. für Logistikdienstleister Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • indicates the relationship between incoming and outgoing stocks of a (logistical or production) system and the range over time (also known as “Wiendahl's operational characteristic”). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In logistics, the dispensing unit is an essential component in the process of picking and distributing goods. This is a unit which, after being picked by the order picker, is dispensed either into collection containers or onto conveyor belts. It is important to emphasize that the dispensing(...)
  • 1. is the scientific study of the planning, control and optimization of the flow of materials, people, energy and information in systems, networks and processes. - 2. is an industry term used to describe all companies or parts of companies that provide logistics services. In addition to(...)
  • are general terms and conditions for those logistical services that are not covered by the German Freight Forwarders' Standard Terms and Conditions, so-called original non-logistical services. L. GTCs must be agreed, they are not considered a commercial practice. Source: logipedia /(...)
  • is a scientific, non-commercial e-journal of the WGTL (Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Technische Logistik) (https://www.logistics-journal.de). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. LoD) 1. refers to logistics services that are provided on demand and as required, e.g. as an ASP service (Application Service Provider). - 2. refers to intralogistics services both in the sense of a physically provided service, e.g. conveyor technology, and in the sense of a service. A(...)
  • is a contract in the field of logistics that involves the transfer of a previously self-performed logistics function to an outsourcing partner (outsourcing). It does not necessarily relate to contract logistics. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Letter of Intent Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for lift on/lift off) refers to loading processes on ships with loading cranes. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In the RFID sector, refers to a system consisting of tags and RFID scanners that can be operated in the far field (cf. backscatter) up to a distance of several meters. Cf. close coupling system, remote coupling system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • ist die Bezeichnung für lose, kleine Formteile (Chips) aus Polyethylen, die zum Schutz des Gutes in die Verpackung gegeben werden. Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • See trailer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • See trailer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Lot numbers are sometimes used synonymously with batch or container numbers. See also batch. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a conveyor in which the transport units are buffered and experience a dynamic pressure due to the type of drive (e.g. friction drive) (e.g. accumulating roller chain conveyor: roller chains run with low dynamic pressure under the accumulated pallets). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. LLRP) specifies an interface between a scanner and an application (a processing program). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Lowerable pallet slot enables a previously empty (order picking) pallet to be lowered and then transported away from the rear. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated LOFO) is an entry/exit rule for a warehouse with the requirement that the items or materials with the lowest value are the first to be removed. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Local Positioning System Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for lead time (delivery time) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for warehouse management computer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IM
  • Abbreviation for Warehouse Management System (WMS) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Lying goods are goods from the clothing sector which, in contrast to hanging goods, can be transported and stored horizontally without any loss of quality or risk of damage. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for logistics center Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

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  • (Abbreviation for mobile commerce) refers to a business transaction via mobile devices such as cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML