Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology A Dictionary On Technology, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and More! [Paperback]

Philip Obal (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966934539 | ISBN-13: 978-0966934533 | Publication Date: September 21, 2006 | Edition: 4

Highly focused on terminology, acronyms, and codes to help the supply chain professional! There are thousands of 'buzzwords' being used in the supply chain! This glossary explains the keywords, acronyms and words utilized in the supply chain! This glossary is for both experienced and new professionals that are involved in inventory management, logistics, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, or software. It is a great time saver for getting up-to-speed on the supply chain languages! Main glossary includes all terminology that span 15 topics involving the supply chain professional. The 15 sections covered are Business, Computer, Conveyor, EDI, EDIFACT, Government, Incoterms, Manufacturing, Material Safety Data Sheets, Organization, Pallet, Purchasing, RFID, Standards, Transportation, and Warehousing terminology. Master the supply chain languages faster! If one wants to learn warehousing terminology (or business or transportation or another area) - each topical area has it's own glossary to advance the readers knowledge rapidly. The main glossary includes ALL terminology.

Editorial Reviews

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This book is exceedingly helpful in coming to common, real world, feet on the street understanding. A great resource! -- James Fox, Supply Chain Consultant, 2003

We find it comprehensive, clear and expertly laid out. It is a valuable asset into this industry and market. -- William Rest, Project Manager, EM Data Consultants, 2003

From the Publisher

IDII wants this valuable glossary to be utilized at all colleges, universities, and companies. It is a great time saver for getting up-to-speed on the supply chain languages!

This glossary covers 12 areas involving the supply chain professional. The 12 areas are Business, Computer, Conveyor, EDI, Government, Manufacturing, Material Safety Data Sheets, Organization, Pallet, Purchasing, Standards, Transportation, and Warehousing terminology. Each area has it’s own glossary and the main glossary includes all terminology.

Edition 2 expands the Business, Transportation, & Warehousing sections significantly, with major contributions from highly recognized individuals & organizations. New sections have been added including MSDS, Conveyor, and Pallet terms.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: Industrial Data & Information Inc. IDII; 4 edition (September 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966934539
• ISBN-13: 978-0966934533
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent addition to my library, November 11, 2003

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Rick Howard (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology A Dictionary On Technology, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and More! (Paperback)

The terminology in this industry seems endless. So it's great to have something for reference when unfamiliar terms or phrases are brought into conversation. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to gain familiarity with the buzzwords of the industry. It seems like a perfect tool for college graduates who don't want to be caught off guard in a job interview. And it also is great for someone like me, who's been in the business for a while. Easy read.

Sincerely,
Rick Howard

Information Technology Director
Whiting Distribution Systems, Inc.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Enthusiastic Review, September 30, 2007

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D. Corder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology A Dictionary On Technology, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and More! (Paperback)

I came to the project on an executive level having little to no expertise in Warehouse Software Management (WMS). From the onset of my reading "Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS & ERP Providers" it proved to be everything and far more than I could have ever begin to appreciate. But, when I became armed with the companion work Supply Chain Terminology, I was empowered to understand the language of the industry. Hence, intuition fueled by grasping the concepts with added clarity allowed for our project to advance in a far more professional and efficient manner; discussions amongst team members was enhanced and leadership could be more effectively provided. We are now positioned to accomplish what many other reputed multi-million dollar enterprise have not been able to achieve in its supply chain software solutions, because we have an executive staff who has invested the time and have had the good fortune of sound advice and business practices from the Philip Obal series of reading materials.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful to both new & experienced practitioners, November 4, 2003

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L. Vandevrede (Scottsdale, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology A Dictionary On Technology, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and More! (Paperback)

The glossary is very comprehensive, and helpful both to people new to the industry as well as those who have been in it for several years. Hard to think of any other place where one could find a compilation so comprehensive. Great reference manual.