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Supply chain
Of or referring to a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information, and resources that develops a product from supplier to customer in an efficient manner.
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nondestructive testing
Software; Supply chain
A quality conformance test that does not eliminate the future usage of the product or service being tested.
scale count
Software; Supply chain
A physical item count using a weigh scale, usually for small parts. The count accuracy depends on the validity of the sample provided, the specification of container tare weight, and the scale ...
automated storage/retrieval system (AS/RS)
Software; Supply chain
A system that uses automatic machines and controls to locate, transport, store and retrieve materials as directed by order requirements.
features and options
Software; Supply chain
In assemble to order (ATO) environments, the available standard set of product attributes that will be combined to create the finished product. For example, in configuring a desktop computer, ...
master scheduling
Software; Supply chain
The process of reviewing a proposed MPS, comparing to stated higher-level production plan, resource availability and management parameters, and firming it and releasing to the rest of the system. The ...
queue time
Software; Supply chain
Time spent by a specific job or order waiting to be processed by a resource that is currently not immediately available for that job.
