Automatic picking machine By automatic picking machine we mean automatic picking systems that are able to process an order on their own without the involvement of a picker. The use of such machines in the economy is limited to small specific task areas. They are used in industries with limited assortments and high frequency of reloading, such as the pharmaceutical and tobacco industries. [...]
ATLAS The term ATLAS stands for the internal information system of the German Customs Service. With the help of this system, customs declarations and administrative acts can be accomplished electronically. Brief description In the past, customs documents were drawn up by customs agents and freight forwarders by hand. Nowadays, this is mostly done electronically. The data of the customs declaration are entered [...]
Assemble to Order Assemble to Order is a type of manufacturing, which is a mixed form between warehouse manufacturing and contract manufacturing methods. The basic idea is neutral pre-production combined with final production or assembly according to the customer's request. RELATED CONCEPTS Make to Order
Shipowner A shipowner is defined as an enterprise, engaged in ship transportation with its own acquisition, which does not function only as a carrier. Brief description An shipowner is a form of enterprise in maritime law, an association of a number of persons (so-called co-owners) who, in the portion designated for them, use the ship for a joint account. RELATED CONCEPTS Maritime transportation
APS - Advanced Planning System Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are computer-based systems for optimizing the planning process within manufacturing and logistics, particularly Supply Chain Management. Brief description The difference between Advanced Planning systems and Production Planning and Control (PPS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, lies in the mathematical models for optimizing [...]
AÖSp The abbreviation AÖSp is derived from "Allgemeine Österreichische Spediteurbedingungen" and stands for General Austrian Forwarding Conditions. This legal framework code is the basis for the work of all Austrian freight forwarders. Brief description The AÖSp regulations apply to all forwarder activities related to the circulation between vendors and companies in accordance with § 1 Paragraph 2 of the KSchG, whether forwarding services, [...]
Andon The term Andon originates from Japan and means a system for presenting measures for improving operations. With the help of the Andon system, when disruptions, erroneous functions and other errors occur, employees trigger the signal for corrective action. Brief description If an employee discovers an error in a machine or product on a production line or at some assembly, he or she has the option [...]
XYZ analysis XYZ analysis (also RSU analysis) is a variation on ABC analysis to improve the accuracy of material consumption prediction. Brief description Since consumption planning cannot be directly calculated, the creation of a priority list (classification) is based on a purely subjective view. Past data, the results of the liquidation of piece lists and the calculation of fluctuation factors, facilitate the estimation of consumption. If [...]
Analiza RSU Analiza RSU (również: analiza XYZ) jest procesem klasyfikacji podobnym do analizy ABC. Bierze ona pod uwagę strukturę zużycia materiałów (na magazynie). Krótki opis Kryteria klasyfikacji to przyzwyczajenia użytkowników lub struktura zużycia materiałów. Bazując na tym, można stworzyć następujący podział na trzy części : Zużycie Przewidywalność R Stałe, regularne Wysoka S Uwarunkowana sezonowo […]