• o

  • Order throughput time, also known as order lead time, is an important performance indicator for the efficiency of production and logistics processes. It describes the total time required to process an order from entry to completion and is derived from the partial times of the tangential(...)
  • Order volume, also known as order volume, is a key term in logistics that describes the scope of a company's orders. It is characterized by various features that provide insights into the dimensions and complexity of orders. The primary characteristics of order volume include: 1.(...)
  • engl. für Beschickungseinheit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Meaning and use of orderlines in order items. An "orderline" is of fundamental importance in business processes, especially in order management and e-commerce. An orderline is a specific line in an order that represents a single item. There can be multiple orderlines in an order, each(...)
  • (abbr. OECD; English for Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) is an association of leading industrial nations based in Paris. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. OEM) is an original equipment manufacturer, original manufacturer of components or systems, e.g. a computer manufacturer. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • abbreviation for Open Services Gateway Initiative) is an SOA software platform (service-oriented architecture). OSGI has become known as the Java runtime environment (Java) and set of defined web services. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for Open Source Software - 2. abbreviation for Online Service System Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • abbreviation for Odette Transport Label (Odette)) is the predecessor of the GTL. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for One time programmable - 2. abbreviation for One time password Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • means: no stock, no availability of goods (especially for retail shelves). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a branch, e.g. DIY store, self-service store. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The output ratio is an important production parameter that measures the efficiency and productivity of a work process or machine. It indicates the ratio of the work result, measured in the number of good parts produced, to the total number of parts processed. The output ratio is calculated(...)
  • is a term composed of “outside resource using”;. O. refers to the long-term transfer of logistics functions -; e.g. from the warehouse, picking and dispatch area -; to external service providers. See also logistics outsourcing contract. Cf. insourcing. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Gemeinkosten Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • An overhead crane, also known as a bridge crane, is a crane used in industrial plants and warehouses for the transportation and handling of heavy loads. In a bridge crane, the rails of the crane bridge are mounted on the ceiling or wall of a hall, which enables efficient use of the available(...)
  • see Power-and-Free conveyor Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • If a freight forwarder also handles the physical transportation of the goods, this is referred to as S. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

  • p

  • Abbreviation for proportional controller Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for post office box Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for peer-to-peer - 2. abbreviation for program-to-program (communication), e.g. in multi-agent systems Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Packstück, Paket, Packmittel Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see packaging Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Kolli Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Packaging is the entirety of the means and processes used by industry to fulfill the packaging task (DIN 55405). In a narrower sense, packaging is the generic term for the entirety of packaging materials and packaging aids. A package is understood to be the unit of packaged goods and V. It is(...)
  • engl. für Verpackung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see Packaging Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Packing material is the term for material used to wrap and hold packaged goods together for shipping, storage and sales purposes (DIN 55405). Packaging Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to packing unit) is the combination of several sales units (usually for handling reasons). From a logistical point of view, special PUs are to be avoided, as additional packaging is required. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Verpackungseinheit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for parcel handling facility Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Palette Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A pallet is a load-bearing loading aid. With or without a superstructure, a pallet is used to carry or combine goods or materials in order to form a load unit for the purpose of transportation, storage, handling or stacking. See also Europool pallet, pallet pool. Source: logipedia /(...)
  • engl. für Palettenklausel Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Pallet clauses are pre-formulated contractual conditions that regulate the pallet exchange (pallet pool) as a contractual ancillary service in addition to a forwarding or freight contract, as there are no specific legal regulations on this. Two clauses have been developed by the leading(...)
  • see flow rack Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Pallet height plays a decisive role in the rational design of physical processes in a logistics process chain. In addition to standardizing the basic dimensions of a pallet, it is equally important to take the height of the pallet load into account. This ensures efficient use of transport and(...)
  • Pallet inverter is a device for turning a load pallet by 90 or 180 degrees and exchanging the pallet, e.g. because it is not sufficient for an automated warehouse (defective pallet or lost pallet). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Palettenpool Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an association of European railroads to simplify national and cross-border transportation on the basis of exchange (flat and box pallets) with transfer of ownership. The exchange agreements relate to the freight types pallets as general cargo, wagonloads or loads in large container traffic.(...)
  • Pallet projection is a loaded pallet whose load protrudes beyond the basic dimensions of the pallet (usually 1,200 x 800 mm). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Palettenregal Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A (standard) P. essentially consists of the following basic elements: Side or shelf frames with two uprights as well as horizontal and diagonal bracing (also known as cross bracing), welded or bolted connections Longitudinal beams (traverse) to connect the frames and to support the(...)
  • engl. für Palettierer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A palletizer is used for the automatic loading of standardized packages onto pallets according to a specified packing pattern or packing scheme, whereby - for reasons of stability - a load combination should be achieved as far as possible. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Personal Area Network Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Belegloses Kommissionieren Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Paperless picking, also known as paperless order picking, is an efficient warehouse logistics process in which workers receive all the information they need for picking directly from an IT system without having to rely on paper documents. The paperless picking(...)
  • Parallel order picking is an important process in logistics handling that enables several customer or partial customer orders to be processed simultaneously and efficiently. The orders are processed in parallel in different picking zones to enable faster and more efficient order(...)
  • is a cross-belt sorter in which two belt conveyors are located next to each other on each carriage. This allows two goods or goods of double length to be fed sequentially onto one carriage. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A shipping unit can be divided into several parcels. It is important that it is possible to identify and numerically summarize all P. for a shipping order (see also packages). This is defined in the German Freight Forwarders' Standard Terms and Conditions (ADSp): P. are individual items or(...)
  • The Pareto Principle states that in many areas of life, 80 percent of what happens can be attributed to 20 percent of the actors. It is also known as the 80/20 rule and was postulated by Vilfredo Pareto in the 19th century. In logistics, the principle is used in ABC analysis and describes the(...)
  • Parity check is used to detect 1-bit errors (binary digit), e.g. when reading barcodes. A distinction is made between even and odd parity, depending on whether the sum of the bits of the checked character contains an even or odd number of bits with the value 1. For example, the character to be(...)
  • engl. für Paritätsprüfung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • are often combined items that are stored in neighboring storage bins in order to shorten picking paths. Cf. cluster. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Anbrucheinheit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Partial pallet quantity defines a picking quantity that is smaller than the regular packaging unit or staging unit, such as half a pallet. This practice allows for flexible and efficient handling of orders, especially when customers require smaller quantities than the standard packaging(...)
  • A master of a ship is a ship owner and skipper in inland shipping, often as a subcontractor of a shipping company. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated PRM) is a strategy for improving communication between companies and their intermediaries. Using PRM software, the companies involved provide their partners with real-time information, such as shipping schedules, via the Internet so that they can carry out their administrative(...)
  • refers to the serial arrangement of picking zones (zone-serial) or picking stations (station principle) and the resulting forwarding of picking orders in a system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In contrast to an active transponder, a passive tag does not have its own power supply (battery). P. T. obtain their energy via inductive coupling in the near field of the scanner (typically for 125 KHz and 13.56 MHz tags) or via the radio wave in the far field (e.g. in the UHF(...)
  • is a type of antenna that can be integrated particularly well on printed circuit boards and is used in cell phones or transponders. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. is the colloquial abbreviation for paternoster bearing, vertical carousel bearing. - 2. refers to an elevator system for transporting passengers with several cabins that are suspended on chains and continuously circulate essentially vertically. Due to fire protection and safety(...)
  • Paternoster warehouse is a colloquial synonym for vertical carousel warehouse. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Pattern recognition (type recognition) refers to optical identification by comparison with an existing pattern. M. is a method of image analysis, e.g. in order picking control. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Pick by Light Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for Personal Digital Assistant - 2. abbreviation for Production Data Acquisition Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for Portable Data File (PDF417) - 2. abbreviation for Portable Document Format Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • PDF is the abbreviation for Portable data file) is a widely used batch code. Between one and 30 characters can be displayed per line. Over 2,700 digits or 1,850 ASCII characters can be stored on a maximum of 90 lines. A typical PDF417 printout achieves a data density of 100 to 300 bytes per(...)
  • Abbreviation for product data management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for pallet unit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Peak load is the maximum load that a storage system or transport system must be able to handle. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Mitgänger-Flurförderzeug Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In these cases, the operator does not ride on the truck (sitting or standing), but walks alongside or behind the truck and enters his commands via a movable control tiller. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a recognized expert, in German also a reviewer (e.g. for scientific journals). See e.g. Logistics Journal. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (P2P) is a form of data exchange between two stations (peers) or in a network of equal stations (P2P network), which can act both as service providers and service recipients. Internet-based P2P networks are used, for example, as file-sharing networks such as Gnutella or eDonkey. Cf.(...)
  • engl. für Refaktie Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the ideal image of the versatile optimization of order throughput (complete and in the right quantity, qualitatively flawless, without defects, neither too early nor too late, fully documented, correctly configured, correctly installed, etc.). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Leistung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Periodic inventory is the physical counting of material at regular intervals in order to determine the value of the stock. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A periodic order system is an ordering system that determines at fixed points in time whether and to what extent replenishment orders need to be placed. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • During the current financial year, items of a product range (product group) are constantly recorded (inventoried) in terms of quantity. The selection procedure for the items to be inventoried must be selected in such a way that all items have been recorded at least once on the closing date(...)
  • P. B. have been made possible by automatic data recording and processing systems. The prerequisite for this is the seamless recording of data at all relevant points in the system where changes in the location or status of the material take place, e.g. at goods receipt. The advantages are(...)
  • Permanent planning disposition is a principle of effective, flexible logistics organization that requires the constant measurement and evaluation of logistical and operational key figures or parameters. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Persistency refers to the ability of a system to permanently store data, structures and objects. In logistics, for example, the inventory data of a warehouse is persisted in the database system of a corresponding warehouse management system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Persisting refers to the permanent storage of data regardless of the method used. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Person to goods is the gender-neutral, but rarely used term for man-to-goods. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a local data transmission network that can be set up and dismantled ad hoc. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated PDA) is a small portable computer that is used as an electronic diary, address book and notepad. PDAs usually do not have a keyboard, but are operated by means of a touch-sensitive display. PDAs are increasingly being used as the basis for order picking terminals or as mobile(...)
  • A personal security device (PSD) is a legally required safety system in narrow-aisle warehouses that interrupts the operation of storage devices if people enter their danger zone. Both mobile devices mounted on the vehicle and stationary PPE installed in front of the rack aisle are(...)
  • is the base material for disposable and returnable plastic bottles, for example. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a directed graph consisting of places and transitions that are connected to each other via edges. P.-N. can be used to map sequential, alternative and concurrent processes. Typical applications are process organization, data analysis, route optimization, etc. Source: logipedia /(...)
  • Abbreviation for power-and-free conveyor Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to the incorrectly displayed presence of a tag by an RFID scanner. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. PML), an XML derivative (Extensible Markup Language), is a computer-oriented language for describing physical objects. It is used in the EPC network (EPCglobal) to store product information. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for proportional-integral controller Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • abbreviation for proportional-integral controller Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. pick is the process of removal by an order picker from the article staging area - 2. pick is a performance parameter in order picking. - 3. access refers to the reading of information in the IT sector. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • generally refers to a withdrawal unit. Unfortunately, the definition between P. and withdrawal item is not universally valid, so that quantity discrepancies can arise between the number of withdrawal items and the number of P., whereby a withdrawal item usually comprises more than one(...)
  • Picking displays at the staging locations visually indicate to the picker how many units of which item he has to pick. The picking displays are usually located directly above or below the staging location and also have correction options and a button for acknowledging removal. There are also(...)
  • is an aisle-bound vehicle with a lifting device with which the traveling order picker can reach several picking levels. Cf. order picking trolley. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an electronic display that indicates how many item units are to be removed from the staging area. A distinction is made between stationary displays at the picking location or picking rack and mobile displays, e.g. on picking trolleys. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a picking principle in which item units taken from the storage compartment are placed directly onto a conveyor belt, usually a feeder to the sorter. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. refers to a picking principle in which the picking units are placed in an accompanying container. - 2. is a picking principle in which item units are placed on trays and inserted into racks (boxes) in order to be available for automatic picking using tray technology (name and development(...)
  • engl. für Auftragskommissionierung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to the picking of orders in which the individual items are picked directly into a shipping carton or shipping container. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Pick-up logistics is an expression for a development in the retail sector to organize the collection of ordered goods from the producer itself. Apart from potential savings through the bundling of transportation, the main aspect is that the delivery can be carried out independently, i.e.(...)
  • engl. für Abhollogistik Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In the mail order business, the problem is to be able to deliver and hand over the goods to the recipient without much effort. If the recipient cannot be found for personal delivery, i.e. more than one journey is necessary, or if the shipment (delivery) is too small in value, direct delivery(...)
  • refers to the removal of partial quantities of an item from the staging unit. P. is an essential part of order picking. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Zugriffshäufigkeit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Kommissionierliste Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Zugriffsgrad Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. is created by the processing of the individual picking list items (picking list, item) by the picker. - 2. refers to a picking container in which the picking units are placed. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Kommissionierliste Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is another name for picking list. It contains picking items compiled according to certain sorting criteria. In many cases, the P. can be identical to the delivery bill. In general, however, the P. is a list prepared according to special criteria (e.g. sorting according to routes, picking(...)
  • The term is used in the following different ways: Order item and P. are equated. An order item is subdivided into P. if it is compiled from different areas, e.g. entire storage units from the supply warehouse and partial quantities from the picking area. P. in the sense of number of item(...)
  • When picking into containers, it can happen that an item does not fit completely into a container. In this case, the item units of this position are divided (split) and placed in one or more additional containers. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Piece goods are individualized, distinguishable goods that are handled individually and whose stock is managed by piece or as containers (barrels, etc.). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Stückgut Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Stückliste Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Einzelteilkommissionierung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for package identification label Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Huckepackverkehr Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A pinion key is a conveyor element for the infeed and outfeed of goods with tapered, wedge-shaped, driven rollers embedded in a continuous conveyor. The rollers are typically arranged at an angle of 30 to 45 degrees to the main conveying direction. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Public Key Infrastructure Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for project manager Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Place of origin is another term for the country of origin of the goods. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Ursprung der Ware Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Planning horizon refers to projected planning data for the capacity and performance design of a logistics system for a period of typically five to ten years. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see Rolltrailer Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for programmable logic controller Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Product Life Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for project management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. abbreviation for Physical Markup Language - 2. abbreviation for Product Markup Language Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see Pusher Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see Pusher Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Proof of Concepts Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Point of Delivery Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. POD) is the point at which a service is fulfilled. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. POS) 1. refers to the point of sale to the end customer. - 2. in a narrower, logistical sense, the POS is associated with the reading of the code on the product (tag or barcode) to determine the sales price at the checkout of a sales outlet, in turn associated with the subsequent(...)
  • Abbreviation for port of landing Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • describes the linear or circular orientation of the electromagnetic field of a transverse wave, e.g. a radio wave. Information can be transmitted by changing the plane of polarization. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (also insurance policy) is another term for insurance certificate, the proof of insurance, e.g. for the transportation of goods. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a transponder in which the microchip is made of plastic rather than silicon. With such polymer semiconductor materials, it is possible to produce the chip using printing techniques (roll-to-roll printing process). The less complex manufacturing process and the fact that no silicon is(...)
  • is a term for a form of organization of reusable units, in particular loading aids and transport aids such as pallets, containers, crates, transport racks, clothes hangers, etc. The main differences in pool organization are whether they are open or closed pools, how ownership is regulated and(...)
  • Abbreviation for paperless order-picking system Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is another name for swivel roller sorters. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A PDF label consists of a stacked (multi-line) code that can store around a thousand characters on a field the size of a business card. Stacked barcodes are based on their own code structure. Up to 1000 bytes can be encoded and the number of lines can vary between three and 90. The labels can(...)
  • (abbr. PDF) is a file format developed by Adobe Systems Inc. that is widely used for documents and graphics on the Internet. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. POSIX) is a standardized interface between program and operating system developed for UNIX (DIN ISO 9945). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a central, internet-based platform of an (information) provider or a group, usually thematically assigned. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Straddle carriers have a similar structure to gantry cranes, but have pneumatic tires and can move freely. They are used, for example, for loading and unloading trucks and railroad wagons as well as for sorting containers. To pick up a container, they drive over it and then pick it up using a(...)
  • Abbreviation for point of sale Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • are data obtained from the merchandise management system of retail stores, e.g. inventory data, scanning data, shelf placement, store layout or advertising information. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Refers to the automatic scanning of information on products at the point of sale (POS). Information carriers are printed or affixed barcodes, possibly supplemented or replaced by smart labels (radio frequency identification). POS scanning speeds up the checkout process and automatically(...)
  • is a common name for shoe sorters. P. is a protected brand name of the company Vanderlande Industries BV. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In the course of an order and delivery process, an item has various meanings, namely Order item: how much of an item the customer would like to receive; delivery item: what can be delivered after checking the available stock; open item: what will be delivered later due to a lack of(...)
  • P.-S.-A. is used to select or recommend placements according to defined categories or sub-categories for certain business types or areas (basis: retail panel). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Portable Operating System Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • requires stockpiling of the goods and later delivery, with the aim of carrying out customer-specific assembly or mass customizing promptly after receipt of the order. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a term for goods or quantity of goods. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Potential analysis is a term that is used in many different ways and involves a structured analysis of the existence of certain properties (potentials) that is directed towards the future. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Potential categories represent categories of influencing variables (action parameters) that can be used to influence the behavior of a process or a process chain with regard to the logistical objectives. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Pouch sorters consist of a vertically circulating chain of pouches with bottom flaps for discharging the sorted goods. The principle of the T. is implemented, for example, in mail sorting in the form of the large letter sorting system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an overhead continuous conveyor in which the traction and movement levels are separated from each other (also known as a drag conveyor, see circular conveyor). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to the targeted regulation of production planning and control. It is based on the goals derived from the company's objectives, such as maximizing capacity utilization, shortening throughput times, increasing adherence to delivery dates, reducing inventories, etc. See also logistics(...)
  • Abbreviation for production planning and control system Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Anarbeitung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Vorauszahlung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Pre-processing, also known as pre-fabrication, plays a crucial role in logistics, especially when it comes to the prefabrication of delivery parts into a customer-specific format. This process aims to increase efficiency by adapting components or products to the customer's individual(...)
  • see Crossdocking Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Lagervorzone Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • are items that are classified as higher quality or higher priced in the overall product range. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a note on shipping documents stating that the shipping costs have already been paid or are to be paid by the freight forwarder. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Preventative maintenance ensures the technical availability of a system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The P.-A. analyzes sales volumes and market shares in specific price classes. The P.-A. provides information on the sales and turnover significance of the individual price classes and their development over a defined period of time (basis: retail panel or consumer panel). Source: logipedia(...)
  • see order picking truck Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see order picking truck Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Primary packaging is packaging that is regarded by the consumer as a sales unit (sales packaging). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Principal liability is a legal concept that defines the responsibility of the consignor, shipper or depositor for certain damages incurred by the carrier, forwarder or warehouse keeper. According to Sections 414, 455 and 468 (3) of the German Commercial Code (HGB), the principal is liable for(...)
  • Priority rule is a priority rule for determining the next successor, e.g. for customer orders by delivery date or for storage systems “stock removal before stock placement”;. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Private freight traffic comprises the transportation of a company's own goods and merchandise with its own vehicles in external traffic. A distinction must be made between local and long-distance plant traffic, analogous to commercial freight traffic. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Partnership Relationship Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A process chain is a representation and modeling of the procurement, production, distribution or other processes of one or more companies using graphical symbols. It consists of various elements, each of which comprises a definable process and is connected to the P. via logical links. A(...)
  • engl. für Prozesskette Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see process chain Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Prozesskettenmanagement (Prozesskette) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (engl. Process control) bezeichnet einen erzwungenen sukzessiven Ablauf eines Programms und damit des zu steuernden Prozesses; unterschieden werden dabei prozess- und zeitgeführte Ablaufschritte. Eine typische A. ist die Stapelverarbeitung oder Batch-Verarbeitung (Batch-Betrieb) im Sinne der(...)
  • Process costing is a business management method for the timely and process-oriented recording of costs. In modern systems, P. is often combined with automated and detailed, near-real-time recording by IT systems. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see process chain Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Beschaffungsrealisierung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The procurement level is a key indicator in warehousing and supply chain management. It indicates the percentage of available item quantities in a warehouse or distribution system in relation to the ordered item quantities. This key figure is an important indicator of the efficiency and(...)
  • Procurement logistics refers to the totality of logistical tasks and measures for the preparation and execution of the flow of goods from purchasing to transport to goods receipt. Cf. e-procurement. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Procurement logistics, also known as procurement logistics, comprises all logistical activities and measures required to prepare and implement the flow of goods from goods purchasing to goods receipt. Its aim is to ensure that the required materials and products are(...)
  • The procurement plan is an essential tool for managing the procurement of materials in a company. It is used to procure the required materials and goods in the right quantity, at the right time and in the right place in order to ensure a smooth production(...)
  • Procurement realization, also known as procurement, is the process of implementing a procurement plan by placing purchase orders with suppliers. These purchase orders contain detailed information such as the type, quantity, time and place of delivery of materials(...)
  • Procurement terms, also known as procurement conditions, are key contractual terms that are agreed between a company and its suppliers. These conditions include various aspects such as delivery and payment terms as well as the price. The terms of delivery are of particular interest from a(...)
  • Product data management (PDM): PDM systems manage all data (work plans, data sheets, recipes, parts lists, videos, drawings, etc.) of a product including the history over the entire product life cycle. External partners (e.g. suppliers) and systems (e.g. electronic catalogs) are included in(...)
  • A product hierarchy describes the relationships between various products. The three most important levels within a P. are product families (cover the same needs), product classes within the family (have similar characteristics) and product lines, which have similar characteristics or are aimed(...)
  • The product lifecycle is the cycle of a product or product series from development, market launch, market supply to withdrawal from the market because it no longer meets the requirements (e.g. due to technical obsolescence) or because the sales volume no longer justifies the other(...)
  • engl. für Produktlebenszyklus Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. PML) is an XML variant (Extensible Markup Language) developed by the AutoID Center for storing information about labeled products. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The product range, also known as the “range of articles”, represents the wide range of products offered by a company. It includes all articles that are relevant to the target group and ranges from standard products to special niche articles. A well-structured product range is crucial in order(...)
  • Production Data Acquisition (PDA) is a process for the automated acquisition and processing of status and results data from production and logistics. By continuously recording and analyzing data, companies can gain insights into their operating processes and identify potential for(...)
  • (abbr. PDA) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Production logistics comprises all logistical activities, measures and topics that result from the provision of inventory or services. It is a link in the logistics chain between procurement logistics and sales logistics. Examples of P.'s activities are planning, control, transport and storage(...)
  • Production logistics encompasses all logistical activities, measures and issues arising from the provision of goods and services. As a link in the logistics chain, it is located between procurement logistics and sales logistics. Examples of P. activities are planning, control, transport and(...)
  • A production planning and control system (PPC system) comprises information-processing systems for production planning and control. PPC systems can be categorized according to the control principle as follows, for example Input-oriented control Control according to planned average process(...)
  • Production requirements planning comprises all planning measures for the production of goods or the provision of a service. It includes the so-called gross and net determination of secondary requirements (required materials without or with the inclusion of warehouse stocks), the allocation of(...)
  • Productivity is the output in relation to the labor input (in terms of quantity). E=P/W. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Profile control is a safety measure required in automated storage systems to determine whether access storage units exceed defined external dimensions that could lead to disruptions in the process. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Profitability (in percent) is calculated from the profit in relation to the capital employed, E=G/K*100. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a programmable controller that essentially consists of a processor, data/system/program memory, digital and analog input/output modules, function modules and power supply. Originally designed as a sequence controller with cyclical program processing(...)
  • engl. für Speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • has as its main task the coordination of projects and partners, including planning, management and control. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated as PoC) is, in the context of project management, generally the point at which different process variants or designs are compared. In general, the point at which the feasibility of different process variants or designs is compared and evaluated. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Protocol (log) refers to standards and conventions that regulate data transmission between computers and ensure the reliability and transmission speed of data transfer through their status as standards. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is English for service provider (in the logistical sense); cf. 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, Application Service Provider etc. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Provision is the picking and preparation of ordered goods so that they can be picked up or transported away immediately. Occasionally, W. also refers to the area where the goods are available. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an RFID application (Radio Frequency Identification) with a relatively short reading distance, typically max. 20 cm (ISO 14443 for 13.56 MHz). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a smart card classified according to ISO 14443 with an RFID tag (13.56 MHz tag) with a read range of a few centimeters. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for personal protection system Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Pick to Light Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. PKI) is an infrastructure for asymmetric encryption. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see asymmetric encryption Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see Trum Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a sorter based on a pulling principle (as opposed to a pusher). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A purchase receipt, also known as a coupon, is an important component in logistics and serves as an authorized document for the withdrawal of goods. These documents are used in various industries and scenarios to ensure the proper flow of goods withdrawals and to(...)
  • Push and pull are principles for organizing replenishment: “push”; according to the pressure of upstream stages (bring principle), “pull”; (pull) according to own consumption (fetch principle). See also Kanban principle. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Bringprinzip Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • realize a 90-degree conveying movement. As soon as the goods to be pushed off have reached the intended position, a pusher is actuated, which pushes the goods into a discharge path. The goods change direction by 90 degrees either when stationary or during the conveying movement. Cf. rotary arm(...)
  • are rules for determining a storage location for goods to be put away (putaway strategy). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (also Pick to Light) is the delivery of a picking unit to an order container guided by a display or light indicator. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the name of a software for optimizing loading and transport units. Puzzle is a trademark of Fraunhofer IML. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

  • q

  • Abbreviation for quality control Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Quality Function Deployment Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for quality management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for quick-response logistics Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Quick Response Code Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for quality assurance Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for transverse transport trolley (transfer trolley) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A quality audit is a systematic and independent examination to determine whether quality-related activities and the associated results correspond to the planned arrangements and can be effectively realized (DIN EN ISO 8402). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Quality control means checking whether or not a product or service complies with generally binding standards (norms) or the quality standards agreed with customers and set by the company itself. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. QFD) is a procedure for quality assurance. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Qualitätsmanagement Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Quality management (QM) comprises all activities of the management task (in particular planning, control, assurance and improvement of quality) of defining objectives and responsibilities for a quality policy. The best-known quality management standard is ISO 9000, which describes the(...)
  • see Logistical performance Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • The quantity framework makes qualitative and quantitative statements about quantities in relation to the necessary requirements for a planned production program or as a basis for the planning and design of a logistics system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to a displayed discount based on quantity. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML