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A dock start learning		is a place, such as a wharf or platform, that is used for loading and unloading shipments from ships or trucks.
A drop zone start learning		is a storage facility used between the origin and destination.
Drum start learning		is a large, metal, cylindrical container used for storing liquids.
An emergency start learning		is an unexpected situation that requires immediate action to minimize harm or damage. An emergency
Expandability start learning		is the ability to increase in extent, number, amount, or volume. Expandability
Expedite start learning		To expedite process is to speed it up. Expedite
Export start learning		To export goods is to send them to a different country in order to be sold there. Export
Fixed start learning		If something is fixed, it does not change. Fixed
Flexibility start learning		is the quality or state of being able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements. Flexibility
Floor stock start learning		is inventory that has not yet been placed on shelves. Floor stock is extra stock which is often left in boxes in storage areas until needed. Floor stock
A food distributor start learning		is someone who transports food or drink from one place to another. A food distributor
Frequent start learning		If something is frequent, it occurs often. Frequent
Fresh start learning		If something is fresh, it is new and not stale or decayed. Fresh
Group start learning		To group materials is to gather similar items and put them together. Group
Handling start learning		Handling involves duties that include sorting, packing and distributing goods with caution and care, avoiding any damage Handling
Handling cost start learning		is the price that is paid to put an item in storage and to retrieve it later. Handling cost
Harmless start learning		If an item is harmless, it is not capable of causing harm, injury, or illness. Harmless
Hazardous start learning		If an item is hazardous, it is capable of causing harm, injury, or illness. Hazardous
High-density storage start learning		High-density storage is slower and costlier for put-away and retrieval.
Holding cost start learning		is the price that is paid to keep a stock of goods in storage. Holding cost
A holiday start learning		is a national day of observance on which one does not have to go to work and federal and state services are shut down. A holiday
Hours of operation start learning		are the hours, listed from am to pm, during which a business is open for service. Hours of operation
Housekeeping start learning		is the maintenance and management of a property, as well as its equipment and services. Housekeeping
Humidity start learning		is the amount of moisture in the atmosphere.
Import start learning		To import goods is to bring them from a different country in order to be sold. Import
An indirect system start learning		is a distribution system where materials are collected together onto shared equipment, proceeding through a series of locations end route from the point of origin to the destination. An indirect system
Infrequent start learning		If something is infrequent, it does not often occur.
In-line storage start learning		is a decentralized storage system that places items flow paths between processing operations.
Intangible start learning		something that intangible is an asset or property that is immaterial. Intangible

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