Glossary

See Computer-Based Training.

See Cash Conversion Cycle.

A logistics CELL is a manufacturing or service unit made up of a number of workstations connected by transport and storage buffers. A self-contained, mini-factory.

See Cost and Freight (CFR).

See Container Freight Station (CFS).

See Container Freight Station to Container Freight Station (CFS/CFS).

See Cash In Advance.

See Cost, Insurance, Freight (CIF).

See Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII).

Abbreviation for "Carload" (rail) and also "Containerload" (ocean). For rail, CL pricing requires the shipper to meet a minimum weight.

Council of Logistics Management, since 2005 known as The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

See Co-Managed Inventory (CMI).

See Cost and Freight (CFR).

Carbon monoxide (CO). A colorless, odorless, and toxic gas that is predominantly produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Occurs naturally and through burning fossil fuels. Considered a "greenhouse" gas and subject to regulations in many countries.

See Container On Flat Car (COFC).

See Cost-of-Goods Sold (COGS).

Common Object Request Broker Architecture. Enables software written in multiple computer languages and running on multiple computers to work together.

See Complete and On-Time Delivery (COTD).

See Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

See Continuous Replenishment Planning (CRP).

See Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

See Critical Success Factor (CSF).

See Customer Service Representative (CSR).

See Cash With Order (CWO).