Voice Headset
A warehouse mobility device complete with headphones and a microphone to
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC)
A conveyor that transports products perpendicular to floor in an elevator-like
Vertical Lift Module (VLM)
An automated storage device where pans or trays are stored in
Vertical Carousel
An automated storage device where shelves or carriers are evenly spaced
Vacuum Lift
A material handling device where products are attached to device by
Uniformly Distributed Load
The process of applying a load evenly over a shelf or
Third Party Logistics (3PL)
An outsourced company hired to oversee some level of the supply
Systems Integrator
A company that analyzes a customer’s needs and designs, installs and
Supply Chain Management
The management process of analyzing the operations, processes, and flows of
Supply Chain
The vertically integrated chain of processes designed to manage product movements
Structural Rack
Racks made from hot rolled structural channels, angles or tubes based