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Dedicated Zones (Class Based Storage)
Physical allocation logic for the ULD according to which the storage area is divided into zones and a pre-determined class of items is dedicated to each area.
Degroupage
Logistics operation in which a group of packages are separated and sent out to multiple different delivery points.
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)
Incoterm which means that the seller transports the goods, already cleared for import but not unloaded from the vehicle, to the destination. Unlike DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), the seller is not only responsible for all the costs and risks related to the transport operation, but also assumes the risks and charges associated with the completion of the customs import formalities. The seller is not responsible, however, for unloading the goods from the vehicle which is used to transport them to the agreed destination.
Delivering carrier
The carrier that physically transports the goods.
Delivery
Delivery and distribution.
Delivery conditions
The conditions agreed between the carrier and the customer regarding the delivery of goods and / or services.
Delivery Cycle time
The time interval between the moment an order is received and the moment the goods that comply with this request are delivered.
Delivery Flexibility
The ability of a supplier to meet urgent and unforeseen customer needs. It can be measured as a percentage of urgent requests fulfilled with reference to the variation in the quantity of individual items with respect to the agreed values, the variation in the mix of items compared to what was agreed by contract and modification of the date of shipments.
Delivery Frequency
The number of scheduled deliveries in the unit of time taken as reference (days, weeks, months etc).
Delivery instructions
Document issued by a buyer giving instructions regarding the details of the delivery of the goods ordered.
Delivery note
Document that certifies that a given quantity of goods are leaving the warehouse.
Delivery plan
A plan which is authorized by the sales and technical departments and establishes the quantity per unit of time for the finished product to be shipped.
Delivery Time
The time between an order and delivery
Demand management
Activities ranging from forecasting demand to receiving order.
Deposit warrant
A document which represents good deposited in general warehouses. It is an instrument of credit that gives the holder the right to be returned the items deposited, as well as the right to dispose of them by transferring the title to third parties.
