ZEO GLOSSARY
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ABC Analysis is a method of inventory management that classifies the inventory into different groups depending on how important it is for the business.

Batch shipping means grouping the orders together and shipping them out in batches. The grouping could be based on any criteria …

Cash on delivery (COD) is a method of payment that allows the customer to make the payment for an order at the time of delivery…

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Concealed damage refers to the damage to the goods that is discovered after the delivery has been accepted. In this instance…

Demand Planning is a part of the supply chain management process that involves forecasting the future demand for each product that the company sells…

Driver Management System is a software that enables you to have an overview of driver productivity, manage their operations…

Dynamic Route Planning means creating routes that take into account the constraints and are adjustable based on traffic and weather conditions…

A dark store is a fulfillment center that caters to online orders placed by customers. It has the inventory but customers are not required…

Distributed warehousing means a warehousing approach in which a business fulfills and ships the goods from multiple strategically located warehouses…

Empty return means a delivery vehicle returns empty back to the warehouse or to the next loading point after it has delivered…

Field Service means sending your employees to provide a service at the client site, office, or home. It usually involves providing skilled services to the clients.

FIFO (First In First Out) is an inventory valuation method used for accounting that assumes that the stock that is produced first is also sold first.

GPS (Global Positioning System) is a network of satellites deployed by the USA that enables anyone to find the location of any address on Earth…

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Geocoding is the process of converting an address or a location to geographical coordinates i.e. latitude and longitude…

Geofencing means creating a virtual boundary around a geographical location and using GPS, RFID, Wi-Fi or cellular network…

Honeycombing is a phenomenon in warehouses used to refer to empty storage slots in the warehouse. These empty slots can’t be used to store any SKU…

Inventory management means tracking the inventory from manufacturing or purchase to storage to final sale. It involves having visibility…

Load balancing in the supply chain enables the distribution of tasks, resources, and routes in an optimized manner with the help of AI…

LIFO (Last In First Out) is an inventory valuation method used for accounting that assumes that the stock that is produced last is sold first.

A Mobile POS (also known as mPOS) is any wireless device, be it a smartphone or a tablet, that can serve as a point…

A manifest is an important document required for shipping and delivery. It contains information regarding the quantity…

An Order Management System (OMS) is a software to manage the end-to-end journey of an order. It brings together…

Reverse logistics is the stage of the supply chain in which goods are collected from the customer and moved back to the seller.

Route visualization refers to the process of creating clear visual representations or maps of routes, paths, or journeys…

3PL or Third Party Logistics are logistics outsourcing companies. 3PL offers logistics services like receiving stock…

Telematics is a combination of telecommunication and information processing. Telematics in vehicles uses GPS and other telematics…

Temperature-controlled logistics, also referred to as cold-chain logistics, means the storage and transportation of goods…

A Warehouse Management System is a software that streamlines warehouse operations by optimizing the movement of inventory.