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.
- Data tappingTapping, in the context of data, is a term used as a synonym for the term access. The term refers to the ability to access certain information, resources or functions. In the IT world, the term tap is often used in the context of databases, computer networks, or software. It describes the(...)
- Definition - BatchA batch is (in addition to the continuous article number) an additional identifier of the article units, since despite following the respective formula, unacceptable differences can arise for the customer from production batch to production batch (e.g. tinting of wallpaper or wool) or, due to(...)
- Definition - Batch size Batch size defines the number of a product variant that is produced without changeover or interruption of the production process. Batch size is also the number of pieces of goods that are scheduled within an order. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
- Definition - Benchmarking Benchmarking refers to a systematic comparison of performance based on objective performance criteria. It also describes the assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a company, measured against a benchmark, which is a reference value resulting from a performance comparison. It(...)
- Definition - ForkliftA Forklift is an industrial truck that is used especially for lifting and moving pallets. The characteristic feature is that the load is picked up and moved outside the wheel base. In order to prevent the vehicle from tipping over the front axle, the load must be supported by a counterweight.(...)
- Definition of the value chainThe value chain is a management concept by Michael E. Porter that portrays companies as a collection of value-adding activities that consume resources and are linked to each other via processes. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
- Definition - Order-picking robotAn order-picking robot is a robot for pick-and-place operations on the retrieval side of a storage solution. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
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