Glossary

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A fourth-party logistics provider (4PL) is a comprehensive supply chain integrator that oversees all aspects of the logistics process. In addition to managing physical logistics, a 4PL may also be involved in IT, procurement, and finance, among other areas.

Related Glossaries

Order Number

An order number serves as an identification or reference number that is assigned to a particular purchase or order. When a customer places an order through an e-commerce platform, the company typically assigns a unique order number to that specific transaction.

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Consignee

Consignee is typically the owner of the shipment. It is the person who is finally going to receive the order. There are three stakeholders in the process of the shipment that are consignor, the consignee, and the carrier. Consignor is the seller who ships out the goods via a carrier. A consignee should always be present at the time of delivery.

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Link Clicks

When a user clicks on a hyperlink (text or image) that leads to another web page or resource, it's called a link click. This is one of the most basic and important interactions on the web.

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ODA shipment

ODA is short for the out-of-delivery area. It is the same as the delivery to a remote area, which is difficult to reach. Additional shipping charges may occur, and the transit time for shipments to these regions may be longer. The carrier defines the ODA delivery and delivery to remote areas only before shipping. You may be contacted by them asking for an additional charge.

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