3pl scm fulfillment glossary

Glossary of Terms

for Third Party Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Fulfillment Operations

Many of the terms used in the world of third-party logistics do not appear in a standard dictionary, nor is there a dictionary of fulfillment or warehouse management definitions. We offer this fulfillment glossary to help you better understand our business. If you have a term you would like defined, or have a definition that you would like to share with us, please contact us.


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Commonly Requested Fulfillment Terms

» Floor Load (or floor loaded container)
» Supply Chain Management
   » Dunnage
» Pallet
   » Distribution Center