Glossary

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5PL is a recent addition to the logistics industry, denoting the concept of complete logistic integration through multiple outsourced providers. This approach involves a fully integrated logistics solution that spans the entire supply chain, from start to finish, with the aid of numerous outsourced service providers. To achieve this, effective integration of IT and computer systems is essential to provide real-time visibility and control over the entire supply chain, regardless of the number of different suppliers involved.

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Delivery rescheduled

The delivery date or time has been changed or postponed to a different day or time.

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Multi peice Shipment

A multi piece or multi-package shipment is a single shipment having multiple boxes sent to be delivered to a single address under one AWB number. Merchants use this type of packaging for cost optimization, since shipping small packages as one single shipment is more economical. All the small packages are clubbed together under one shipment with a master label.

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Surface Shipping

Surface shipping is a logistics service where goods are shipped through land. It is comparitively cheaper but slower than air shipping. It is mostly preffered for large and heavy deliveries.

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Form Element Clicks

When users click inside form fields like text inputs, checkboxes, radio buttons, or dropdown selects, it indicates their intention to enter data or make selections.

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