UTM
Uptake Management
Is the process of accepting cargo for a vessel from all different loading ports, until it leaves the last loading port of the rotation.The goal of Uptake Management is to:1.maximise vessel utilisation2.optimise yield
Self Service Instant Booking
Forty Feet Equipment
equivalent (40' & 45'). Used to measure amount of carried cargo/containers (2 TEU = 1 FFE)
ALT
Area Leadership Team
Global Customer Service System
An end-to-end global order handling process where booking requests are registered, handled and confirmed; transport documents are created and issued; and import handling and cargo released is managed
MEPC
Maersk Electronic Product Catalogue
Used in price quotation, aid in controlling profitability and direct sales to achieve the most profitable cargo mix.
CODS
Consolidated Operational Database Store
Is a global database that gathers data from a range of other systems, such as GCSS, SAP, etc. and presents it in single-screen "customer dashboards".The system incorporates business knowledge and logic, to enable reporting on exceptions or potential problems. This consolidated information will enable us to proactively serve our customers.
DCC
Direct communication to customer
GSIS
Global Schedule Information System
Program to check schedules and routes for liners.
CSED
Customer Service Export Documentation
It is the new documentation workflow system.
CAT
Customer Allocation Tool
EDI
Generic term for transmission of transactional data between computer systems. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards
CMD
Customer Master Database
4PL
Fourth Party Logistics Provider
Arrangement in which a firm contracts out (outsources) its logistical operations to two or more specialist firms (the third party logistics) and hires another specialist firm (the fourth party) to coordinate the activities of the third parties.
BPO
Business Process Owner
(in Maerskline) For the outside world it is business process outsourcing
AMPS
Advanced message processing system
AFLS
Accenture Freight and Logistics Software
A system for Quote and Contracting that includes a repository of Prices and perform the matching to identify the applicable price for a gievn quote. Also facilitates the work flow for requesting the approval to submit a quote with a price below the standard level.
CXED
Easy Demurrage (System)
Used for calculation of Import Demurrange and Detention charges.
RKEM
Rederiets Kontainer Equipment Management
RKEM Refers to Equipment management system. Optimises equipment utilisation and enables worldwide tracking of containers and bulk-goods.
BOXI
Business Objects Enterprise XIA
report database, another name of "SAP BI"