Glossario
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Scheduling
Logistics involves daily shipments of stock into and out of the Nexus Distribution Centers. There are a limited number of docks / doors where outbound vehicles can be loaded and inbound vehicles unloaded. There also may be limited people and equipment to handle these tasks. Consequently, resources (people and equipment) and vehicle traffic must be managed to avoid bottlenecks and inactivity. This can be achieved through the use of the Appointment Log in the Phoenix System (RE.01).
Shuttle
A load transported from one customer-related facility to another; does not include product shipped to a consignee.
Skatewheel conveyor
Type of conveyor that uses small wheels (usually made of steel) to move materials.
SKU
Stock Keeping Unit; a product code assigned by the owner of the goods.
SKU, Stock keeping unit
Referring to a specific item in a specific unit of measure. For xample, if you distributed thirty-weight motor oil in both quarts and gallons you would maintain the inventory as two SKUs even though they are both thirty-weight motor oil. Also refers to the identification# assigned to each SKU.
Slip Sheet
A sheet of cardboard on which product is stacked; used instead of a pallet.
Slip Sheet Attachment
An attachment to the front end of a forklift that is used to handle product on a slip sheet.
Slip-sheet attachment
Lift truck attachment used where slip sheets (a sheet of cardboard, paperboard, or plastic) are used rather than pallets. The slip-sheet attachment has a push/pull mechanism that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the load onto a thin platform and then pushes the load off of the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Slotting
Slotting describes the activities associated with optimizing product placement in pick locations in a warehouse. There are software packages designed just for slotting, and many WMS packages will also have slotting functionality. Slotting software will generally use item velocity (times picked), cube usage, and minimum pick face dimensions to determine best location.
Split Month Billing
Split month billing is a variation on monthly billing. The client is charged: A “regular” rate for inbound storage in the first half of the month, and A “reduced” rate (i.e., 50% discount) for inbound storage with a receipt date after the 15th of the month. This billing option can address client resistance to monthly billing (having to pay for a whole month’s storage for inbound stock that arrives later in the month).
Spot
To place a trailer in a designated location or warehouse door.
Spotter
A Nexus driver who moves trailers in and out of dock doors.
Spotting Horse
A specialized tractor used only to move trailers around the warehouse facility and place them at doors where they can be loaded or unloaded.
Stack Height
The number of pallets rolls & skids that can be safely stacked on top of each other; the client supplies this information.
Staging
The process of getting product from its storage area and placing it near the loading area for later shipment; or in cross docking, the process of unloading product and organizing it for immediate shipment.
Staging Area
A designated area of the warehouse near the loading dock where product is placed or arranged for shipment.
Stencils
Stencils are markings placed on the product with the ID information required by the customer for the product that they are receiving. This can be in different forms dependent on the specifics for the customer. It can be a label or just a chalk inscription with the product ID.
Stock Allocation
When the “computer looks for and allocates stock”, it checks to see if it is available. Available stock can be used to fill the orders. When an order is input, the system will automatically look for available stock and allocate the stock to the particular order.
Stretch Wrap
Clear plastic film that is wrapped around a pallet of product to secure it.
Tare
The weight of the wrapping holding the goods. For rolls, the tare consists of fiber core and the wrap. For pallets, the tare consists of the pallet and the wrap. The tare is the difference between the net weight and gross weight.
TMS, Transportation management system
Category of operations software that may include products for shipment manifesting, rate shopping, routing, fleet management, yard management, carrier management, freight cost management. Also see Shipping Manifest System.
Tractor
The truck that pulls a trailer.
Trailer
An enclosed vehicle, towed by a truck, which is used for transporting product. A.k.a. Semi Trailer, Tractor Trailer. Generally describes enclosed trailers used to transport materials between locations. Standard lengths for trailers are 45', 48', and 53, with standard internal width of 98" to 99" and internal height of 105" to 110". Refrigerated trailers, also known as "reefers," have smaller internal widths of between 90" and 96" and heights of 96" to 100". Other types of trailers include flatbeds, low boys, and container chassis. Also see Container
Transaction Set
A group of data elements that represent the information on a business document, like a shipment order, and which are transmitted through EDI.
Transportation Tariff
A document published by a carrier that describes charges for transportation between 2 or more points, and contains other terms and conditions governing the transportation activity.