Logistics And Supply Chain Glossary

noun a part or portion of something that has been divided or distributed

verb to divide or distribute something into parts or portions

• The company decided to parcel out the tasks among different departments.
• Let's parcel out the snacks so everyone gets an equal share.
• I'll parcel out the chores to my siblings so we can finish quickly.
• The teacher had to parcel out her attention to each student in the class.

noun A person who owns or manages a store or shop

• The storekeeper meticulously organized the inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• The storekeeper always has the best gossip about the neighborhood.
• The storekeeper is always hooking us up with discounts.
• The storekeeper's memory was like a steel trap, never forgetting a customer's preferences.

verb to fasten or secure with a knot or string

adjective busy or occupied with something

adverb in a state of being fastened or secured with a knot or string

• The suspect was tied up and taken into custody by the police.
• I can't go out tonight, I'm all tied up with work.
• I was so tied up in traffic that I missed my appointment.
• Her emotions were all tied up in the decision she had to make.

noun the charge for towing a vessel or vehicle

• The ship owners arranged for towage services to assist with moving the vessel into port.
• We needed to call for towage after our boat broke down in the middle of the lake.
• I'll hook up the towage and we'll be out of here in no time.
• His mentor provided the towage he needed to navigate through the challenges of starting a new business.