The glossary for production & logistics
Welcome to our Production & Logistics Glossary. This glossary serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to get to grips with the complex and varied terms used in the fields of production and logistics. In the world of production and logistics, there are numerous technical terms and abbreviations that are often difficult to understand. Our aim is to explain these terms in a clear and understandable way to enable a deeper understanding of these important areas.
This glossary covers a wide range of topics. It is intended for both industry experts and newcomers to these fields. Whether you are an experienced production manager looking for a refresher or a student just entering the field, we hope you find this glossary helpful.
Please note that production and logistics are dynamic areas and are constantly evolving. This glossary is therefore updated regularly to include new terms and concepts.
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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Artificial Intelligence
Automation technology
B
Benchmark
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Business Intelligence
C
CIP – Continuous improvement process
D
Data Analytics
Digital Factory
Digital twin
Dimensioning
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I
Indirect areas
Inventory Management
Intralogistics
Industry 4.0
Industrial Metaverse
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L
Layout planning
Lean Management
Lean Production
Logistics planning
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Material supply
Material flow planning
Material flow optimization
Material flow simulation
Milkrun
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P
Plant Simulation
Procurement
Process Mining
Production engineering
Production system
Production planning and control (PPS)
Project management
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S
SAP EWM
Sales and Operations Planning
Segmentation
Site search
Smart Factory
Supply Chain Management
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U
X
Y
Z