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  • 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