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  • Abbreviation for transport order Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an iterative, heuristic optimization method. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (also RFID tag) is an identification tag based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), sometimes equated with transponder (or with the processor/microchip). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • are transponders for single use, which can be laminated into labels, stickers, tickets, etc. for this purpose. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. TTF) is a communication method between an RFID scanner and a tag in which the tag initializes communication as soon as it enters the reading range of the reader. See Reader Talks First. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (“to tag”) refers to the labeling of a unit with a transponder. In German, labeling is associated with the attachment of a barcode, so there is no corresponding verb for attaching a transponder. A distinction is made between the following taggings: Item tagging for article units Unit(...)
  • Tally unit is a defined size of the item units during order picking. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. refers to a computer program. - 2. refers to a (management) task within a project or workflow. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for time-based management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Total Cost of Ownership Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a communication protocol for data transmission in networks such as the Internet. TCP/IP enables transmissions between computers with different operating systems and across intranet boundaries. The data is broken down into(...)
  • (Abbreviation for Time Division Multiplex) see time division multiplex method Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for Time Division Multiple Access) see Time Division Multiplexing Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for time difference of arrival) refers to the time difference in the arrival of signals that are measured, for example, for localization by means of radio or sound waves. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for transport unit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Technical availability describes the probability of finding an element or a system in a functional condition at a given time (VDI 3649, p. 2; FEM 9.222, p. 3). Availability considers both the failure and repair behavior of a system. The focus of existing guidelines from German-speaking(...)
  • Telecommuting job means working from home using a computer and a network connection. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a term used in traffic engineering, a portmanteau of the two terms television and information technology. T. is an umbrella term for all measures to maintain or accelerate the flow of traffic by means of information transmission. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A telescopic belt conveyor is a conveyor for loading and unloading transport units (e.g. trucks, containers) for light goods (e.g. parcels). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A telescopic fork is a load handling device consisting of two telescopic forks, e.g. of a storage and retrieval machine. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Products and their possible applications and uses are presented on television channels. Afterwards or during the broadcast, interested parties can order the products. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Temporary storage (buffer store) compensates for fluctuations between inputs and outputs in short time intervals. P. are often used to bridge the time between different work sequences in production. A characteristic feature of buffer storage is the low fluctuation in the number of storage and(...)
  • 1. is an input and output device via which an operator communicates interactively with a data processing system. The minimum components are a display medium (screen, LCD display, display, etc.) and an input medium (keyboard, control buttons, scanner, etc.). - 2. refers to a transshipment point(...)
  • engl. für Lieferbedingungen Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Terms of delivery regulate the modalities for delivery processes between suppliers and customers, such as distribution of transportation and insurance costs, place of delivery, etc. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated TETRA) is a platform for secure data transmission. TETRA is used in airports, by authorities, etc. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tertiary packaging combines several packages for the purpose of transportation or storage. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Terrestrial Trunked Radio Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tetra Brik was originally a tetrahedron-shaped packaging from the company of the same name. Today, the term is more commonly used for the cuboid packaging of beverages. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for telescopic fork Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In the world of logistics, the 6R rule is a key principle that helps companies achieve their goals efficiently. The 6R rule, also known as the “Six R Rule”, comprises six essential factors that are crucial for a successful and smooth logistics process. The right goods: The first step in(...)
  • The approach dimension, also known as the approach dimensions, is a decisive parameter in logistics that describes the technically specified approach height of operating devices for the top and bottom storage levels. It is made up of the upper and lower approach dimensions and plays a decisive(...)
  • The arrival rate plays a decisive role in logistics when it comes to the precise evaluation and control of processes before processing points. This key figure describes the average number of arriving events, such as orders or goods deliveries, per unit of time before a certain processing(...)
  • The article unit, also known as the item unit, represents the smallest sales unit of an article in logistics. This unit, also known as a container or item unit, plays a decisive role in inventory management and influences warehousing and the sales process. In many cases, the item unit(...)
  • The Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG) is an independent higher federal authority within the portfolio of the German Federal Ministry of Transport. Its main tasks include ensuring road safety on German roads, carrying out road checks, collecting and administering the route-based truck(...)
  • The General Terms and Conditions for the Insurance of Goods Transports, ABVT 1988 for short, form the contractual basis for the insurance of goods transports. These conditions were developed to provide clear guidelines for insurance contracts in this area. Their main purpose is to define the(...)
  • The German Freight Forwarders' Standard Terms and Conditions, ADSp for short, are guidelines that apply to classic transportation, handling and storage services (TUL) in logistics. These terms and conditions also regulate additional, standard forwarding services, but not trade or(...)
  • The instruction list (IL) is a programming language that was specially developed for programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in automation technology. This cyclic programming language enables the control and monitoring of machines and processes. In the instruction list, program(...)
  • The number of items, also known as the “number of articles”, plays a crucial role in logistics and supply chain management. It refers to the total number of individual products or goods available in a warehouse, production facility or distribution center. In warehousing, precise knowledge(...)
  • The removal factor is a key indicator of the average number of times an item supply unit is accessed until it is removed. This factor plays a decisive role, especially in logistics, in order to be able to precisely derive the replenishment frequency. It is important to emphasize that the(...)
  • The sales forecast, also known as the sales forecast, plays a crucial role in planning the sales opportunities for finished products. This forecast takes into account not only the type and quantity of products to be sold, but also the temporal and spatial aspect of sales opportunities. The(...)
  • The sales plan, known in English as the “marketing program” or “sales plan”, plays a crucial role in logistics by determining the type and quantity of products to be sold and the time and place of sale. It is important to emphasize that the sales plan does not necessarily have to correspond to(...)
  • The unloading key is an essential part of logistics that describes the procedure for accurately determining the unloading location of goods. In the world of transportation and warehouse management, precise unloading location determination is crucial to optimize the entire supply chain(...)
  • The unloading point is the decisive point of delivery to the customer or the destination of the delivery. In logistics, it is important to understand that the unloading point does not necessarily have to correspond to the removal unit, which creates space for versatile and optimized(...)
  • (abbr. 3PL) is a logistics service provider that aims to provide value-added logistics services that go beyond traditional TUL processes as an outsourcing partner to its customers (e.g. manufacturers). Using its own infrastructure and original logistics expertise, it manages complex supply(...)
  • Abbreviation for transportation aids Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Three-step stock management (three-step inventory management): Several single-item inventory units that are located in a common storage container are combined to form a load carrier (step 1). Loading aids and stock units can in turn be located on a common load carrier (level 2). This load(...)
  • The three-tier software architecture is a layer model in client/server systems with operator interface (workstation, PC), application server and central (database) server. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a layer model in client/server systems with user interface (workstation, PC), application server and central (database) server. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Through order-picking refers to the picking of orders for end customers in a (central) warehouse, even if the delivery is made via other distribution points (cross-docking). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Throughput is defined in the warehouse as the average unit load flow into and/or out of the warehouse. It is measured in transport units per hour (TE/h, according to VDI 4480). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Abbreviation for Transport Identifier) refers to the marking used to identify a logistical object. Cf. unique identifier. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Kippschalensorter Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Time Division Multiple Access (abbreviated as TDMA), Time Division Multiplex or Multiplexing (abbreviated as TDM) is a method of data transmission. Data from several transmitters is transmitted via a channel at specific time intervals. In the simplest case, the time slots are allocated by a(...)
  • (abgek. TDMA) engl. für Zeitmultiplexverfahren Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abgek. TDM) engl. für Zeitmultiplexverfahren Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the period from the start of product development to market maturity. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the period from the market launch of a product to the achievement of high sales figures that guarantee economic marketing. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Muldenabsetzkipper Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Transports Internationaux Routiers Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for chain conveyor Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for tank truck Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Total Logistics Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for transport control system (forklift control system) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Transportation Management System Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for time of arrival Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • describes an access procedure in a computer network. A token is an information unit with user data and addresses or just a transmission authorization token that is passed from one computer to the next in a predefined sequence. In contrast to the CSMA/CD method, the runtime of a token from a(...)
  • engl. für Maut Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • In the German toll system, toll means the user charges for currently heavy goods vehicles on highways. The relevant facts for determining the toll for the person liable to pay the toll are registration number including nationality code, the highway route including intermediate stops, Date(...)
  • (abbr. TCO) is an economic calculation method that takes into account not only the acquisition costs of a good or service, but also all aspects of subsequent use (energy costs, repair and maintenance). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated to TQM) refers to comprehensive measures to ensure the quality of products and services in all areas of a company. TQM was originally developed in the Japanese automotive industry (Toyota). In addition to the involvement of employees, the reliable determination of key figures to(...)
  • refers to the total costs associated with the implementation, management and planning of supply chains. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tour planning (tour optimization) is the planning of a sequence for the approach to destination points, taking into account the available resources (e.g. free loading space). Cf. route optimization. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • contains information about a tour, the time of the tour start and possibly data about the capacity (e.g. number of pallets or trucks). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A special load handling device moves vertically between two directly opposite storage columns, moving trays or containers between the storage compartments and a transfer point using a pulling technique. In addition to systems with fixed compartment heights within the storage column, systems(...)
  • The characteristic feature of the tower slewing crane is that the load is picked up by a jib. The working area is cylindrical and results from the size of the slewing area. As the load is picked up outside the crane footprint, the height of the load depends on the distance to the tower (lever(...)
  • Towing kite system refers to the equipping of a cargo ship with an automatically operated towing kite in order to save propulsion energy by using wind power. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Total Quality Management Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • refers to the possibility of recording data to reconstruct a shipment history. T. includes the functions of tracking and tracing. EU Regulation 178/2002 Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • see EU Regulation 178/2002 Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is computer-aided shipment tracking, both internally and externally. It is now common practice to be able to retrieve information on the Internet in real time. In addition, GS1 (Global Standards 1, formerly CCG mbH) makes the following distinction: Tracking: Tracing of the raw material to(...)
  • Tracking and tracing refers to the tracking of the route that a package takes from the sender to the recipient (locations, times, handling points). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Schlepper Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tractors (haulers) are usually electrically powered vehicles and are used (often in internal operations) where transportation is regularly required over long distances and to changing destinations. For low carrying and towing loads (up to approx. 8.5 kN tractive force), tractors are generally(...)
  • engl. für Anhänger Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • are non-powered vehicles that are pulled by a towing vehicle (truck, tractor, etc.). Power is transmitted via the drawbar, which is either rigid or designed as a steered front axle of the trailer. Rail-guided A. are referred to as wagons or lorries (A. with a trough for transporting bulk(...)
  • engl. für Nachlaufachse Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • An electro-hydraulically steered trailing axle on a truck (semi-trailer) reduces the turning radius and increases steering comfort, which has a positive effect on narrow maneuvering areas. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Trajectory traffic is another name for rail ferry traffic. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tramping is the opposite of liner shipping. T. is primarily used for the transportation of bulk goods and does not follow a fixed schedule. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Trampschifffahrt Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. is a business transaction. - 2. is the execution of an IT function (posting to a database or similar, cf. also rollback). - 3. transaction-based billing, e.g. with ASP service providers (Application Service Providers), combines commercial and IT transactions. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is an (ISO) container for international transportation (container). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the company name of Krusche Lagertechnik AG for a pallet storage system in which the storage and retrieval unit is designed in such a way that a traversing carriage travels on the upper shelf level above the aisle and moves a cable-guided lifting platform equipped with a telescopic device(...)
  • is an element of standard continuous conveyor technology that is integrated into another conveyor, emerges from the main conveyor level when activated (is raised a few millimetres) and diverts the goods above it into a secondary conveyor flow. The discharge angle is typically between 30 and 90(...)
  • The transfer bridge is the connecting element between the fixed part of the loading ramp and the transport vehicle (truck). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Transferförderer Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transfer conveyors are continuous conveyors such as belt, chain, roller or roller conveyors with integrated transfers. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Transferbahn Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transfer system refers to the integration of drag chain, carrier chain or belt conveyors into roller conveyors, whereby the conveyor is given a distribution function. Cf. transfer. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transhipment is the process by which goods are transferred from one logistics system to another. This includes, for example, warehouse handling or port handling. Transhipment can be manual, mechanized or automated. See handling rate. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (also Transshipment) engl. für Umschlag Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (engl. Transhipping frequency) siehe Umschlagrate Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transhipping performance refers to the number of transport units handled per unit of time. According to FEM 9.851, U. is the number of storage and/or retrieval operations per time unit of a warehouse, depending on the number of stacker cranes and the number of games per stacker(...)
  • (abbr. UR; Transhipping rate) indicates how often the average stock in a warehouse is turned over per year, i.e. UR = annual sales volume/average stock (in terms of value or quantity). See also Inventory turnover. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transhipping rate is another, not entirely correct term for turnover frequency or turnover rate. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a neologism made up of the two terms “TRANSmitter”; and “resPONDER”;, transmission and control. See also Radio Frequency Identification. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a programmable data carrier. See also Radio Frequency Identification. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A transport chain is the sequence of technically and organizationally linked processes in which people, goods or data are moved from a source to a destination (DIN 30781). Source/sink behavior Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. TLS; Transport control system) see Forklift control system Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport damage is damage caused to the transported goods during transportation. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport dispatching refers to the scheduling of personnel and vehicles. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport dispatching lead time is the time required to organize a transport, e.g. in freight space procurement the time between booking the ship (transport dispatching date) and loading the goods onto the ship (loading date). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • contains distance information between sources and sinks of a transport system. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • indicates the size of a transport flow between two objects (e.g. machines, transshipment points) in a period. The T. in a production system can be compiled in transport matrices and form the basis for determining the transportation requirements. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport label is a label recommended by EAN International for labeling pallets and shipping units. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is the name of a trade fair focusing on transportation and logistics. It is organized every two years by Messe München. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport logistics covers the entire transportation chain. Important tasks of T. include Analysis of the flow of goods, disposition, location planning (warehouse, production), Optimization of transport processing and execution, consolidation, bundling, line formation, etc., Tariff(...)
  • Transport market is a marketplace where shippers can find freight forwarders for their transports. Transport planners use this service primarily for smaller transports in order to achieve a favorable price via payloads. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Depicts the transport performance between sources and sinks of a transport system. See also material flow matrix. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Transportmittel Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport means are used to move goods or people according to DIN 30781. Cf. means of transport. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Transport modes are facilities and organizations for the external transport of goods. Cf. carrier, freight forwarder. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A transport order is an order to transport goods or merchandise from a source to a destination at a specific time. The term is used both internally (e.g. for a forklift control system or for the control of a storage and retrieval machine) and externally (freight carrier). Source: logipedia(...)
  • Transport packaging protects the goods during transportation so that direct contact with the goods is avoided. T. such as drums, canisters, crates, sacks and cardboard boxes facilitate the handling and transportation of multiple sales units. In English-language literature, packaging is(...)
  • A transport unit (TE) is a handling unit that is used for goods receipt or goods issue. In many cases, TE is the same as storage unit. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • describes the route that a transport unit has to take from a source to a destination. Each T. can include several stopping points so that a transport can be carried out in one or more steps. In addition, a transport type can be specified for each route section. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated TIR) is a simplified customs procedure in which customs duties are only paid in the country of origin and the country of destination. By sealing the loading equipment (containers or similar) and marking it with the TIR label, other countries can be passed through without further(...)
  • generally refers to goods that are not transported point-to-point, but via transhipment points (e.g. transhipment ports). T. is, for example, a form of delivery in retail: pallets are delivered to a transshipment point (hub) as single items and then picked and distributed to the recipients(...)
  • (abbr. TSP; English for traveling salesperson problem) see path optimization Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • is a horizontal connection between the vertical uprights in the warehouse. T. and transom are used synonymously. A distinction is made between transverse and longitudinal beams depending on the orientation to the storage aisle. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbr. QTW) see Traversing trolley Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Is a transportation and packaging aid. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tray storage system refers to a warehouse with the use of a storage aid (tray) for grouping storage units, especially in automated small parts warehouses (AS/RS). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • 1. Is a rollable transport aid for hanging goods on overhead conveyors. - 3. is a manually movable transport trolley, e.g. in the aviation sector. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Truck Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Travelling Salesman Problem (route optimization) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Transport and Storage Unit (loading equipment trunk) Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for Tag Talks First Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for thermal transfer printing process Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Abbreviation for transportation, handling and storage Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Tunnel storage system is another term for channel storage. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Turning and sliding sorter) see Rotary arm sorter Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • engl. für Drehtisch Quelle: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A turntable is a continuous conveyor element for uniformly changing the conveying direction, usually consisting of a driven flat plate with a lateral guide on which the goods are rotated. In contrast to the turntable, the D. has no driven conveyor technology and is primarily used for compact(...)
  • (abbreviated DT) is a conveyor element for any angle of rotation (with correspondingly required infeed and outfeed conveyor units). The DT can be used for changing direction (usually 90 degrees), merging and branching. Cf. turntable. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (abbreviated TEU) is the unit of measurement for the container transport capacity of ships and port facilities. 1 TEU corresponds to a 20-foot container unit. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Two-dimensional order-picking is order picking from high shelves using a lifting order-picking vehicle (order-picking forklift or order-picking stacker crane). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • for two-sided forklift truck Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Two-hand operation is a safety device on manned storage and retrieval machines that only permits movement when two switches are actuated simultaneously. See also dead man's switch. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Two-stage picking, also known as batch picking or “two-stage order picking”, is an efficient method in logistics that aims to optimize order processing and speed up picking processes. In this process, several customer orders are combined into a so-called batch and processed in two successive(...)
  • A two-way package is a packaging form in the beverage sector, a combination of returnable crates and non-returnable bottles. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • (Two-way pallet): Forks can only be inserted into two opposite sides of a pallet. Cf. four-way pallet. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • A two-width barcode is a barcode whose coding is based on two different bar widths. Typical examples are the code 2 of 5 and the code 39, cf. four-width barcode. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • for two-width barcode Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML
  • Type of delivery refers to the way in which a delivery is carried out. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML