Glossary

See Manufacturing Calendar.

The software programs that assign priority to orders, maintain work-in-process information, output data, and location by shop order for work-in-process inventory.

When one or more pieces of freight are missing when a delivery is made. Common causes include loading errors, incorrect documentation, and theft.

2,000 pounds, or approximately 907.2 kilograms.

The reduction in actual quantities of items in stock, in process, or in transit. Common causes of loss include scrap, theft, deterioration, and evaporation.

In statistics, the standard deviation of a given probability distribution or a given set of data.

Indicates a well controlled process (within process limits ±3s from the center line in a control chart, and requirements/tolerance limits ±6s from the center line).

A map, or grid, of employee skill levels. Helpful in managing existing and desired skills for a role, team, department, or project.

In warehousing, the placement of products within a facility to increase picking efficiency and reduce handling costs.

A limited number of people functioning as a quality circle. See Quality Circle.

A global association with a mission to advance mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. https://www.sae.org/

Unsolicited bulk messages, such as e-mails sent to multiple recipients who did not ask for them.

Business transactions conducted via mobile devices. A subset of E-Commerce but specifically with the use of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.