Flow Degree The flow degree is a production-derived number that determines how the execution time and development time of one product behave in relation to each other. A brief description The flow degree number gives what multiple of the development time, measured on the overall execution time, the observed object travels through the production system. In this way, it gives an indication of the [...]
Degree of service The degree of service describes an indicator by which to measure to what extent the demand for some product can be completely covered at any time using existing resources. Brief description Degree of service, degree of supply service or also degree of supply readiness captures the security of material availability. It thus shows the amount of material security of production or distribution [...]
Degree of space utilization Under the term: degree of space utilization is understood as such a number that informs about the effectively used part of the space, for example, in a warehouse. Brief description The degree of space utilization describes the ratio between the total space (warehouse) that is available and in the total used or used space. As a rule, the aim is to achieve [...]
Degree of space utilization The degree of space utilization is an indicator, reflecting the effective space load of a building or hall. Brief description The degree of space utilization is calculated from the ratio of the total volume of storage units to the maximum volume of the warehouse. According to nature, only block storage provides the highest degree of space utilization (up to about 80%), because on the one hand it can be [...]
Inventory Building Strategy An inventory building strategy is an assumption in which inventory is set aside to meet temporarily shifted demand. Brief description Most often, out of safety assumptions in various industries, inventories are built up for specific products in order to be prepared for fluctuations in supply and inventory that may occur. A good example is the petroleum industry. Refineries most often accumulate [...]
Stretch wrapping During stretch wrapping, the cargo unit is secured with a stretch (stretch) plastic film. The roll of film moves around the goods uniformly upward in such a way that a spiral envelope is formed. By braking the film roll, the film is stretched to 80% by which its width is reduced. RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS Shrinking Securing the load
Bending zone The bending zone is described as the lower part of the rack, i.e. the one below 500 mm. This height of the rack is the most difficult to reach and should be used for goods that do not need to be accessed too often. RELATED CONTRACTS Bending zone Sight zone
A freight forwarder is a trader who, on his own behalf in the course of business, takes over shipments of goods by road carriers or ocean carriers for the account of another person (the shipper). RELATED CONTRACTS Carrier AÖSp KEP services Bull whip effect Freight forwarder topping up
Storage zone A storage zone is defined as that area of a warehouse or rack that lies within easy reach of a consumer or merchant. This area extends to a height between 500 and 1800 mm. At the same time, the depth of this zone should not exceed 500 mm. When occupying these racks, care should be taken to ensure that within this zone [...]
Free trade zone A free trade zone is understood to be an area within a country or a combination of many countries where there is no longer a duty on imported goods, or other trade and transportation impediments. Brief description Internationally, the EU and NAFTA are good examples of free trade zones stretching across countries. Inside [...]