Operational glossary for reading warehouse documents, procedures and technical specifications.
| Acronym | Full name | Operational meaning |
|---|---|---|
| WMS | Warehouse Management System | Software system that controls inventory, locations and warehouse movements. |
| ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning | Integrated business management system for sales, purchasing, accounting, production and warehouse flows. |
| SKU | Stock Keeping Unit | Unique item or product reference managed in inventory. |
| FIFO | First In First Out | First items received are the first items shipped; stock rotation by receipt date. |
| FEFO | First Expired First Out | Items with the earliest expiration date are shipped first. |
| LPN | License Plate Number | Logistic identifier for a pallet, box, container or handling unit. |
| ASN | Advanced Shipping Notice | Advance notice of shipment or receipt with details of expected goods. |
| RFID | Radio Frequency Identification | Identification through radio-frequency tags without direct line-of-sight scanning. |
| QR | Quick Response Code | Two-dimensional code containing data or links for fast scanning. |
| PDA | Personal Digital Assistant | Industrial handheld terminal used by warehouse operators. |
| KPI | Key Performance Indicator | Performance indicator used to measure productivity, accuracy and timing. |
| UOM | Unit of Measure | Measurement unit: piece, box, pallet, meter, kilogram, liter, etc. |
| BOM | Bill of Materials | List of materials or components required to manufacture or assemble a product. |
| SSCC | Serial Shipping Container Code | GS1 code that identifies a logistics shipping unit. |
| GS1 | Global Standards One | International standards organization for barcodes and identification. |