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  • Abbreviation for North American Free Trade Agreement Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see storage and retrieval machine Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A narrow aisle vehicle is an industrial truck for operating a narrow aisle warehouse, e.g. a vertical order picker for manual order picking in the rack aisle. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A narrow aisle warehouse is a pallet warehouse with a narrow aisle width (typically 1.5 to 1.8 meters) compared to the aisle width of a forklift-operated warehouse (typical aisle width 2.8 to 3 meters). They are usually operated by narrow-aisle forklift trucks with swivel push forks or, in(...)
  • Narrow gauge refers to railroad track gauges below the standard gauge. In Germany, the standard gauge is 1,435 millimeters and the narrow gauge is usually 1,000 millimeters. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Schmalspur Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. N.M.F.C.) are tariffs for ground freight transportation in the USA. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A navigation system determines the current position of a vehicle (or a moving unit in general) and provides assistance in reaching the destination by giving directions. See also Global Positioning System. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for Numerical Control) is a form of machine control. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Networked Control System Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for non-federally owned railroads Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a range in which inductive coupling between the reader and transponder is technically feasible. The size of this range depends on the frequency. Cf. far field, near field communication. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a communication standard for the wireless transmission of data over short distances. NFC enables, for example, the transmission of multimedia content between two cell phones in close proximity. NFC is also used for communication in the RFID sector (for passive and active tags). NFC is a(...)
  • Example: The order quantity of an item is almost equal to a staging unit (e.g. pallet or container). In order to avoid cumbersome packing of the order quantity, the staging unit becomes the delivery unit and the remaining quantity is picked, i.e. left in the picking area (or put back into(...)
  • Nesting refers to the nested and interconnected formation of layers in palletizing or in stacked transport containers (volume reduction). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Net demand is the order quantity of an item less the available stock and open goods receipts. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • has been replaced by net tonnage. See also register ton. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Net storage space is calculated from the gross storage area minus the traffic area for rack handling and areas for the installation of racking systems. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Net tonnage is the unit of measurement according to IMO measurement (IMO) for the sum of the cubic capacity multiplied by a factor depending on the size of the ship. Cf. register tonnage. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a software and platform from SAP. NW has a service-oriented architecture and is designed as an integrative platform for all system-wide and cross-system processes and applications of companies. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Network engineering is the generic term for the process of creating network plans. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Netzplantechnik Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A network plan is the representation of all processes and dependencies for planning, implementing and monitoring a project (DIN 69900). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. NCS) is a networked control system. In an NCS, the signal transmission in the feedback path of the control system takes place via distributed, networked systems. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Neural networks is a term from artificial intelligence and means an adaptive system (network) of neurons. Neural networks are used in logistics software, e.g. for pattern recognition or route optimization. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Neutral goods are goods without final packaging. In the case of identical articles with different final packaging, the article only receives its final packaging after receipt of the order in order to reduce the necessary stock levels. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Near Field Communication Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Generally refers to the transportation of goods overnight (“in overnight transport”). Swap bodies or trailers are often transported and exchanged overnight within an (intermodal) network. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for faulty parts Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Non-scannable refers to parts or loading aids for which the identification code cannot be read due to damage or absence. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a conveyor technology for ejecting no-reads from the production process. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the nominal distance between the reader and the transponder within which reliable reading of the information stored on the chip can be guaranteed. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Non-contact energy transfer systems, also known as contactless energy transfer systems, are innovative technologies that make it possible to transfer electrical energy wirelessly from a primary source to a secondary source. This is done according to the principle of a(...)
  • Abbreviation for never-out-of-stock parts Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for National Retail Federation, US retail association Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for net register ton Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for net number of rooms Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see Number of the shipping unit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. NVE; Number of the shipping unit) enables the unique identification of logistical units such as parcels, packages, pallets, etc., so that each container can be identified within the entire logistics chain. See also EAN 128. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for emergency power supply system Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for number of the packaging unit and number of the shipping unit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for utility value analysis, see also warehouse system selection. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML