Glossary

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POD means Proof of Delivery in courier and acts as evidence that the shipment has reached its final destination. There are two ways to send a POD - physical paper form or online form.

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5PL

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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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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QC charges

QC charges or quality control chargess refers to the charge incurred by sellers from their courier handlers in respect to handling and packaging the goods

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HSN Code

The term "HSN code" refers to the "Harmonized System of Nomenclature", which is a globally recognized system for classifying goods in a systematic manner. This system makes use of a 6-digit uniform code to categorize over 5000 different products, and is widely accepted and used across the world. India has added 2 more digits to the code to make the codes more precise resulting in 8 digit classification.

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