Abbreviations Used in this Document
| Abbreviation | Abbreviation of |
|---|---|
| AI | Application Identifier Field of 2 to 4 digits at the beginning of a data string in a GS1 EAN128 bar code, defining the format and meaning of that string. |
| ASN | Advance Ship Notice A sending pre-notification, usually sent as an EDI document. |
| BOM | Bill Of Material |
| BOR | Bill Of Routing |
| CMR | Convention Relative au Contrat de Transport International de Marchandises par Route Mandatory bill of loading for cross-border transportation. |
| CRP | Capacity Requirements Planning |
| CSV | Comma Separated Values |
| EDI | Electronic Data Interchange Default for the electronic exchange of business documents. |
| eID | Electronic Identity Card |
| ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning Software supporting company processes. |
| FEFO | First Expired First Out |
| FIFO | First In First Out |
| FTEs | Full Time Equivalents |
| FTP | File Transfer Protocol |
| FTR | First Time Right The product is produced correctly the first time. |
| GS1 | Worldwide organization for the design and introduction of standards in the area of electronic communication between companies. |
| IBC | Intermediate Bulk Container Packaging types used as intermediate step between drums and bulk transport. |
| IO | Inbound Order |
| LDAP | Lightweight Directory Access Protocol |
| LIFO | Last In First Out |
| LPN | License Plate Number |
| MES | Manufacturing Execution System |
| MPL | Multi-order Pick List (in the context of Volumetrics) |
| MTO | Make To Order A kit order can be composed based on an order request. |
| MTS | Make To Stock A kit order can be composed to make up stock. |
| OBJT | Objective |
| OEE | Overall Equipment Effectiveness |
| PLE | Production Logistics Engine |
| PTC | Pick To Carton (in the context of Volumetrics) |
| PUR | Purchase Order |
| QC | Quality Control |
| RTI | Returnable Transport Item Packaging types used as intermediate step between drums and bulk transport. For example: crates, pallets, wheeled containers, etc. |
| SKU | Stock Keeping Unit |
| SSCC | Serial Shipping Container Code |
| SSO | Single Sign-On |
| T&A | Time & Attendance |
| Best Before | Expiry Date |
| UDF | User Defined Field A free field that can be given a meaning based on the requirements. |
| UoM | Unit of Measure |
| VAL | Value Added Logistics |
| WFM | Work Force Management |
| WIP | Work In Progress |
| WMS | Warehouse Management System |