Takt is a unit of time in assembly line production that is defined for a given manufacturing level. Short description Takt times are determined, for example, during the production process in order to better structure and plan it. In this way, takt time can be used to determine how long one work step takes, what resources will be needed, and what results will be achieved [...]
As a tachograph (also known as a black box), we describe a device in a vehicle that records data such as driving and rest times, breaks in driving, kilometers driven, and vehicle speed. A brief description: A mechanical tachograph consists of a round paper disc that rotates clockwise within a speedometer. A stylus moves within it depending on the speed...
The concept of refinement describes a process in which a product or raw material is transformed into something more valuable through processing. This can occur through development, manufacturing, or improvement of a good. A brief description: Refinement goes hand-in-hand with the process of increasing value. The reasons for refinement can, on the one hand, serve optical purposes or lead to increased productivity. A distinction is made between passive and active refinement.
Determination of demand is used to determine for a certain period of time the qualitative and quantitative demand for materials, raw materials, auxiliary raw materials, parts from suppliers and commercial goods, necessary for the manufacture of products. It is the most important task of materials management. RELATED CONCEPTS Work resources Auxiliary material Raw material
KEP (Courier, Express, and Parcel Delivery) services are provided by logistics service providers who, through the speed of transportation of goods, the weight and volume of shipments, and additional service, distinguish themselves from regular carriers and freight forwarders. Brief description KEP services deal with shipments of low weight and volume (up to 31 kg) and deliver them in a relatively short time from sender to [...]
An initiation lift is referred to as a „free lift” in the case of lifting equipment such as forklifts. The lift arms are raised to achieve a larger space between the goods and the position during transport. The lift also serves to level out and is particularly useful when moving goods over a ramp. RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS Forklift truck
By framework agreement we mean a set of rules organizing long-term commercial cooperation between a supplier and a buyer. Brief description Framework agreements have the advantage that buyers, on the one hand, get better terms, and suppliers, on the other hand, can bond with their customers. The main purpose of these agreements is to reduce costs and the amount of time spent on orders, [...]
Forwarding insurance and delivery insurance are understood to mean mandatory insurance that every freight forwarder must take out during the execution of transport for its customers. Brief description Every freight forwarder is obliged, if the principal does not expressly express it in writing by a statement of prohibition, to insure at the expense of the principal the damages that may arise during the execution of the order. The fee must be provided by the forwarder during [...]
Organizational structure (logistic definition) Logistic organizational structure refers to the logistic flow from the supply market through the customer market to waste logistics. RELATED CONCEPTS Organizational structure (general definition).