Logistics Vocabulary
What is the term for goods being transported?
Cargo
What phrasal verb means to start a business?
Set up
What’s the word for a meeting where employees are updated on important matters?
Briefing
What does it mean if someone wants to “get the ball rolling”?
To start the discussion or activity
What’s the most commonly used letter in the English language?
E
What do we call the document that lists the details of a shipment?
Bill of Lading (BL)
What phrasal verb means to continue despite difficulties?
Carry on
What’s the formal word for giving someone authority to make decisions?
Delegation
What does it mean if a topic is “off the table”?
It’s no longer up for discussion
What’s the longest word in English without a vowel?
Rhythm
What’s the term for reducing the number of intermediaries in the supply chain?
Disintermediation
What phrasal verb means to continue despite difficulties?
Talk over
What do we call the practice of evaluating an employee’s performance?
Performance Review
What’s the meaning of “think outside the box”?
To think creatively or disruptively
Which English word has the most definitions in the dictionary?
Set
What is the process of arranging goods in a warehouse for efficient picking?
Slotting
What phrasal verb means to increase prices suddenly?
Jack up
What’s the corporate term for merging two companies of equal size?
Merger
What does it mean to “touch base” with someone?
To briefly check in or discuss an update
What’s special about the sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog”?
It uses every letter in the English alphabet
What’s the logistics term for controlling inventory to meet customer demand without overstocking
Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory
What phrasal verb means to consider or include something when making a decision?
Factor in
What’s the term for a company’s image and reputation?
Brand Identity
What does it mean to “call the shots” in a meeting?
To be in control or make important decisions
What’s the origin of the word “salary”?
From Latin "salarium", related to salt, which was used as payment in ancient times