Glossary
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After-Sale Service
Service that is performed after a product or service is sold and delivered. May include maintenance and technical support.
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Agency Tariff
A document published by a rate bureau containing the rates charged by its members.
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Agent
A person or business authorized to transact business for and in the name of another person or company.
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Agglomeration
In business, co-locating with other companies in an area or in facilities to gain an advantage.
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Aggregate Forecast
A sales estimate, in dollars or units, for a specific time period for a product or group of products. The forecast is used for sales and production planning.
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Aggregate Planning
A method for analyzing, developing and maintaining an operational plan to meet the aggregate forecast. Often focused on the next 3 to 18 months.
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Aggregate Tender Rate
A reduced rate offered to a shipper who tenders two or more class-related shipments at one time and one place.
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Agility
Being able to quickly and smoothly change the production and distribution of products (or services), including short lead times and varying volumes.
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Air Cargo
Freight moved by air transportation.
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Air Cargo Agent
A person who solicits and processes air cargo shipments.
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AIS Technology
Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology is a tracking system that uses transceivers on ships. Used by vessel traffic services. Supplements marine radar.
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Alert
See Action Message.
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Algorithm
A specific list of instructions, often involving mathematical computations and computer software, used to help solve problems or complete tasks.
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Allocation
In financial management, the assignment or distribution of costs among categories. In inventory management, the demand created by sales or work orders.
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All Water
Transportation is only by water.
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American Bus Association (ABA)
Industry group that represents motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and other bus related organizations. https://www.buses.org/
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
A private, non-profit organization, that works with stakeholders to coordinate U.S. voluntary standards in a number of areas including EDI. https://ansi.org/
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American Society for Quality (ASQ)
A global organization, focused on quality excellence, that provides professional training, certifications, and knowledge to members. https://asq.org/
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American Society of Transportation & Logistics
Organization of logistics professionals. Merged with APICS in 2015. APICS now rebranded as ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management). See ASCM.
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American Trucking Association (ATA)
The "voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight." Advocates for trucking company interests. https://www.trucking.org/
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American Waterway Operators
The tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s advocate for transportation on America’s waterways, oceans and coasts. https://www.americanwaterways.com/
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Anchorage
Location in or outside a harbor suitable for anchoring. Also, a fee charged for anchoring. The act of anchoring or being at anchor.
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ANSI
See American National Standards Institute.
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Anti-Dumping Duty
An additional, protectionist, tariff a domestic government imposes on foreign imports that it believes are priced below fair market value.
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Any-Quantity (AQ) Rate
No discount rate is offered for large shipments. The same rate applies to all shipment sizes.
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