| asset recovery | Disposition of a product returned through the reverse logistics network.
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| breakbulk ship | A ship that transports products in its hull.consolidation warehousing
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| container ship | A ship designed to carry cargo that is packed in standard size metal containers.
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| cross-docking | Continuous shipment from suppliers to warehouses, where goods are redirected and delivered to retailers in continuous shipments.
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| direct shipment | Shipping directly from manufacturer suppliers to retailers.
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| double-stacking | Stacking containers two-high on railcars.
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| full truckload (FTL) | Transporting goods in a truck that is full.
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| integrated transport carrier | Uses a combination of whatever modes are best to move goods from origin to destination.
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| intermodal transport | At least two different transportation modes are used in moving the goods from origin to destination.
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| landed cost | A product’s cost including all of the per product costs of logistics activities.
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| less than truckload (LTL) | Transporting goods in a truck that is not completely full.
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| logistics | The flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from production to consumption.
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| postponement | Delaying commitment to final product configurations for as long as possible in the supply chain.
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