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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
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The process of determining the ideal amount of backup inventory needed to maintain product availability while minimizing excess stock and inventory costs.
Safety Stock Optimization
The process of determining the ideal amount of backup inventory needed to maintain product availability while minimizing excess stock and inventory costs.
Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources not directly owned or controlled by that organization's value chain.
Shore-based logistics
Logistics support for activities involved along a port or coastline.
The decrease in ocean vessel speed to reduce fuel costs, emissions, and excess capacity, thereby improving reliability while extending overall transit times.
Slow Steaming
The decrease in ocean vessel speed to reduce fuel costs, emissions, and excess capacity, thereby improving reliability while extending overall transit times.
A smart container is a standard freight container enhanced with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, GPS, and connectivity tools that provide realtime data on its location, condition, and security throughout a multimodal journey.
Smart Container
A digitally enhanced freight container equipped with technologies that allow shippers and intended recipients access to real-time data regarding its location and condition. 
Spot Market
The shipping market for ad-hoc shipments.