Glossary
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EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
An exchange of business transaction data from computer to computer using internationally standardized protocols. Most business use EDI for B2B transactions such as receiving advanced shipping notifications and invoicing. 3PL providers generally use EDI in processing orders on behalf of their clients to execute the operation seamlessly.
E-Commerce
Electronic Commerce. E-commerce refers to online commerce in which the consumer purchases a product or service electronically via email or a website. E-commerce can also be through EDI, peer-to-peer applications, intranets and other electronic media.
ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning System)
An ERP system is designed to integrate all processes and information within an organization into a single consolidated system. ERP systems generally utilize a single unified database for storage and maintenance of data derived from a variety of system modules.
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Fill Material
Dunnage such as Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, air pillows, paper, etc.
Floor Load
A shipping container loaded with freight from floor up rather than on pallets. Full floor-loaded containers are able to hold more freight than a palletized load but take longer to load and unload.
Fulfillment
The process set up to receive, execute and track orders that are distributed via direct marketing. There are various different types of fulfillment systems that are based on either the product or the service that is distributed such as literature, product and subscription fulfillment.
Fulfillment House
A 3PL warehouse that specializes in order fulfillment.
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Gravity Conveyor
Type of roller conveyer that relies on gravity over which to move materials or items.
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High Density Storage
Palletized storage where pallets of materials are stored more than one-pallet deep from the aisle in a warehouse. It is preferred by consumers in case of long term storage of relatively inactive merchandise.
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Indicia
A printed impression such as a postal permit on a piece of mail that verifies payment of postage. It is generally used in place of a stamp.
Inventory
Stock of finished products, product components, raw materials used for production, collaterals and other supplies.
Inventory Accuracy
The degree to which the physical inventory in the supply chain matches with the quantity of inventory in the computer database.
Item Number
An identification number that is assigned to an item or a product. The item number is also referred to as the SKU or the product number.
Invisible Backroom
A 3PL fulfillment operation that works so seamlessly with the client operation that it is difficult to pinpoint the work of the external fulfillment house.
ISO 9000 (International Organization for Standardization)
Globally accepted standards for quality management systems that are administered by independent accreditation and certification bodies validating consistent business processes are being applied.
ISO 9001:2000
The ISO standard to which Complemar is certified.
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JIT (Just-In-Time)
Style of inventory management in which the materials are brought in just in time for the final preparation and shipment. JIT is widely used due to its beneficial features such as optimized warehouse space and reduced inventory holding costs.
