Glossary

The amount of time required to complete the order process.  It includes every aspect of the order process including picking, getting product to shipping and replenishment of that product.

A measure used to determine the amount of space an individual product or system utilizes.

The operation of receiving product at a dock and shipping it out of another dock in the same process and not utilizing any type of storage.

A type of conveyor sortation device where a small piece of belt conveyor is inserted to divert product off of main conveyor line to a sort lane.

A lifting device designed to move product up, down or horizontally either manually, electrically or pneumatically.

A type of mobile equipment or forklift where weight is added to offset the weight of product equipment is required to lift.

A continuous looped device designed to convey product directly, or used to power rollers that convey the product.  Belts can be rubber, plastic, PVC or steel.

A device designed to move cartons, totes, pallets or bulk material from one location to another.  Conveyor can move product with power or the use of gravity.  A conveyor can move products horizontal to ground, or product can be inclined,

The devices installed on a material handling system to control the integration and flow of data between the business system and product.

Rectangular storage device that is used to house product for picking or shipping operations.  Containers can be made of plastic, cardboard, steel or wire.