This glossary is based on data from logipedia, kindly provided by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML. The authors Michael ten Hompel (eds.) and Volker Heidenblut hold the complete copyrights of all glossary contents.
- ABAPABAP, also known as Advanced Business Application Programming, is a programming language designed specifically for developing enterprise applications in the SAP environment. It was introduced by SAP, a leading provider of business software. The main function of ABAP is to create custom(...)
- ABCActivity-based costing (ABC) is a method of cost allocation in companies. It is based on the idea that costs are incurred not only because of products or services, but also because of the activities and processes required to provide them. ABC aims to accurately determine the actual costs of(...)
- A-FrameAn A-frame, also known as a shaft picker, is a logistical device specifically designed for efficient picking of goods. The name is derived from the A-shaped arrangement of the chutes, which are typically arranged in a frame. The main function of an A-frame is to optimize the picking process(...)
- a-SiAmorphous silicon, also known as a-Si, is a form of silicon that does not have a crystalline structure. Unlike crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon consists of a disordered arrangement of atoms, which gives it its amorphous properties. Amorphous silicon is produced by various processes(...)
- Automatic small parts warehouseMiniload warehouse (automatic small parts warehouse) is an automatic system for the storage of small-volume units, mostly containers, with low to medium weight. If containers or other units are stored on trays, this is also called tray storage. It is operated by rail-guided stacker cranes(...)
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