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abc inventory control
A type of selective inventory management that suggests that inventories of an organization are not of equal value and should therefore be treated differently. As such, inventories are grouped into three categories (A,B, and C) in order of their estimated importance with A items being subject to very tight control and accurate records and C items be [..]
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aib certification
A formal recognition issued by a full-time AIB International (AIBI) inspector stating that a facility has successfully passed an inspection of good manufacturing practices prerequisites and food safety standards. Once issued, recognition documents do not expire, however most companies request to have an inspection conducted at least once a year. Th [..]
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insourcing
Bill of Lading (BOL)
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business process outsourcing
The contracting of operations and responsibilities of specific functions (or processes) to a third-party service provider. Can be divided further into two subcategories: back office outsourcing – which includes business functions such as human resources, finance, or accounting, and front office outsourcing – which includes customer-related services [..]
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cellular manufacturing
A technique of lean manufacturing that involves product being processed progressively in cells (groups of workstations, machines, or equipment) arranged in a way to facilitate the completion of a process, the assembly of a sub-component, or an entire product. In this manner, workstations reduce wait time in between batches and significantly decrea [..]
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cross dock/cross docking
A practice in logistics of unloading materials from an incoming semi-trailer truck or rail car and loading these materials directly into outbound trucks, trailers, or rail cars, with little or no storage in between. This practice eliminates overhead expenses associated with storage. Cumulative Lead Time
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cycle time
The amount of time that transpires from the time a task (or series of tasks) is initiated to the time a task is completed. For example, from the time a shipping order is printed to the time it is loaded on the truck and the system is updated. Discrete Manufacturing
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distribution center
A facility that receives product, stores inventory, and ships finished goods orders to customers for a specific geographic area. Dunnage
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electronic data interchange
The automated, computer-to-computer exchange of data using standard, industry-accepted message formats. Typical types of data transferred include business transaction information such as orders, confirmations, and invoices. Export Processing Zone
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food and drug administration
An agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over the counter pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, [..]
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