MSSC CLT EXAM TERMS /
MSSC CERTIFIED LOGISTICS
TECHNICIAN TERMINILOGY
Private carriers - ANSWERS-A group that provides transportation
exclusively within an organization.
Push-back rack - ANSWERS-High-density storage system which can
hold several units deep on slightly inclined rails. As a unit is removed
from the front, the incline causes units behind it to move forward into
the front location.
Raw material stock - ANSWERS-Purchased items or extracted
materials that are converted via the manufacturing process into
components and products.
Receiving - ANSWERS-The function encompassing the physical
receipt of material, the inspection of the shipment for conformance
with the purchase order (quantity and damage), the identification and
delivery to destination, and the preparation of receiving reports.
Reportable Quantity (RQ) - ANSWERS-The minimum quantity of a
hazardous substance which, if released, is required to be reported.
, Reverse logistics - ANSWERS-A complete supply chain dedicated to
the reverse flow of products and materials for the purpose of returns,
repair, remanufacture and/or recycling.
Shipping manifest - ANSWERS-A document that lists the pieces in a
shipment. It usually list the items, piece count, total weight, and the
destination name and address for each destination in the load.
Shipping order - ANSWERS-A document which specifies the
products to be shipped, customer information and the mode of
transport.
Staging Area - ANSWERS-Location in a facility where materials are
organized. Newly received items can be staged before being placed in
a final storage destination or into another container for transport.
Inventory items may also be staged before being organized into orders
for container loading.
Staging - ANSWERS-Pulling material for an order from inventory
before the material is required. This action is often taken to identify
shortages, but it can lead to increased problems in availability and
inventory accuracy.
Stock keeping unit (SKU) - ANSWERS-An inventory item. For
example, a shirt in six colors and five sizes would represent 30
different SKUs.
MSSC CERTIFIED LOGISTICS
TECHNICIAN TERMINILOGY
Private carriers - ANSWERS-A group that provides transportation
exclusively within an organization.
Push-back rack - ANSWERS-High-density storage system which can
hold several units deep on slightly inclined rails. As a unit is removed
from the front, the incline causes units behind it to move forward into
the front location.
Raw material stock - ANSWERS-Purchased items or extracted
materials that are converted via the manufacturing process into
components and products.
Receiving - ANSWERS-The function encompassing the physical
receipt of material, the inspection of the shipment for conformance
with the purchase order (quantity and damage), the identification and
delivery to destination, and the preparation of receiving reports.
Reportable Quantity (RQ) - ANSWERS-The minimum quantity of a
hazardous substance which, if released, is required to be reported.
, Reverse logistics - ANSWERS-A complete supply chain dedicated to
the reverse flow of products and materials for the purpose of returns,
repair, remanufacture and/or recycling.
Shipping manifest - ANSWERS-A document that lists the pieces in a
shipment. It usually list the items, piece count, total weight, and the
destination name and address for each destination in the load.
Shipping order - ANSWERS-A document which specifies the
products to be shipped, customer information and the mode of
transport.
Staging Area - ANSWERS-Location in a facility where materials are
organized. Newly received items can be staged before being placed in
a final storage destination or into another container for transport.
Inventory items may also be staged before being organized into orders
for container loading.
Staging - ANSWERS-Pulling material for an order from inventory
before the material is required. This action is often taken to identify
shortages, but it can lead to increased problems in availability and
inventory accuracy.
Stock keeping unit (SKU) - ANSWERS-An inventory item. For
example, a shirt in six colors and five sizes would represent 30
different SKUs.
