Glossary

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Warehousing refers to storing physical goods in a single location until they are sold or distributed. Warehousing allows you to have a single location for delivering all your products. Usually, warehousing may differ according to the different types and sizes of the business. A small startup may be storing its products in its own facility, until they scale and outgrow their space.

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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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Cookies

Website cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on a user's device, typically within the user's web browser. These cookies serve various purposes and are commonly used to enhance the user's browsing experience, improve website functionality, and collect information about user behavior.

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FIFO

It is an inventory management technique, where the inventory that is bought the first is shipped first to the customer

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AWB

Airway bill is referred to as AWB. When a specific consignment is transported via a courier firm, typically by air, an airway bill serves as the bill of lading. The logistics provider or air carrier that is picking up your package to deliver it to the customer issues an AWB. AWB also acts as proof that the transporter actually received the items since it's a legal agreement enforceable by law. An AWB can be used to calculate several characteristics of a shipment, including the status of delivery, the present location of the shipment, bookings, etc. It should also include the shipper's name and address, the consignee's name and address, the destination airport, and value of contents.

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