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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
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Cold chain
Storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo along a supply chain under controlled conditions
Composite Leading Indicator (CLI)
A predictive tool that can anticipate fluctuations in the economy using qualitative indicators.
In the same way that AI gives computers the ability to ‘think’, computer vision allows computers to ‘see’.
Computer Vision
In the same way that AI gives computers the ability to ‘think’, computer vision allows computers to ‘see’.
Consignment / Consignor / Consignee
The terms used in the process of sending goods
Consolidated Shipping
A logistics process where multiple smaller shipments are combined into a single, larger shipment.
Container Freight Station
A facility where goods can be consolidated before being shipped.