Logistics And Supply Chain Terms

noun the act of putting things in a particular order or position

verb to put in a particular order or position

• The event planner will arrange all the details for the conference.
• Let's arrange a time to meet up for coffee.
• I'll arrange for us to hang out this weekend.
• She carefully arranged her thoughts before making a decision.

noun a large bundle of paper, hay, cotton, etc., tightly bound with cords or straps

verb to wrap or bind with cords or straps

• The farmer loaded the hay bale onto the truck.
• Hey, can you help me move this bale of hay?
• I can't believe how heavy that bale is!
• She carried the emotional bale of guilt with her for years.

noun a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others

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• The broker facilitated the sale of the property between the buyer and seller.
• I hired a broker to help me find the best insurance policy.
• My broker hooked me up with a sweet deal on that car.
• She acted as a broker of information between the two parties.

noun a vehicle with two wheels typically used for transporting goods

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• The shopkeeper used a cart to transport boxes of goods from the warehouse to the storefront.
• Can you grab a cart so we can load up all these groceries?
• I'll just throw this stuff in the cart and we can head out.
• She carried the emotional baggage of her past relationships like a heavy cart on her shoulders.

noun a list of cases in court for trial or people having cases pending

verb to enter in a docket; to make a summary or abstract of

• The court clerk will update the docket with the new case information.
• Make sure to check the docket for any changes to the schedule.
• I heard the docket got shuffled around again, so we might have a different court date.
• His name was at the top of my mental docket, always on my mind.

verb to speed up the progress of something; to make something happen sooner or more quickly

• We need to expedite the approval process in order to meet the deadline.
• Can you expedite this order so it arrives by tomorrow?
• Let's hustle and expedite this project to finish early.
• His quick thinking helped expedite the decision-making process.

noun A job title for someone who delivers mail or letters

• The letter carrier diligently delivers mail to each household on his route.
• I always say hi to our friendly letter carrier when he comes by.
• I heard the letter carrier got a new route that's closer to his house.
• As a writer, I see myself as a letter carrier of emotions and ideas.

noun a designated route for ships to travel through a body of water

• The cargo ship navigated through the busy sea lane to reach the port.
• We should avoid that sea lane during rush hour, it's always crowded with boats.
• I heard there's a shortcut sea lane we can take to get to the island faster.
• In the sea lane of life, sometimes you have to navigate through rough waters to reach your destination.

adjective describing something that is smooth, continuous, and without any visible seams or interruptions

• The integration of the new software was seamless and caused no disruptions to the workflow.
• The transition to the new team was seamless - everyone made me feel welcome right away.
• The way she handled the situation was so seamless, like she had it all under control.
• The colors of the sunset blended together seamlessly, creating a beautiful and peaceful scene.

noun A person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle in order to travel without paying or being seen

verb To hide or store something away in a secret or secure place

• The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold of the ship.
• I heard that someone tried to stow away on the train last night.
• I can't believe he managed to stow away in the back of the truck without anyone noticing.
• She always tries to stow away her emotions, but eventually they come pouring out.

noun lack of readiness or preparation

• The unpreparedness of the team led to a significant delay in the project's timeline.
• Her unpreparedness for the exam was evident when she forgot to bring a pencil.
• I can't believe your unpreparedness caused us to miss the bus!
• His unpreparedness for the presentation left him feeling like a fish out of water.

noun the state or fact of being able to see or be seen

adjective visible or able to be seen

• The fog reduced visibility on the roads, causing delays for commuters.
• I couldn't see anything with the low visibility during the storm.
• The visibility was so bad, I couldn't even see my hand in front of my face.
• As a leader, it's important to maintain visibility and transparency with your team.

noun A person who drives a wagon or cart

• The wagoner carefully guided his horses through the narrow mountain pass.
• The wagoner was driving his wagon down the road.
• The wagoner dude was hauling some serious cargo.
• The wagoner of change led the way to a new era in the company.

noun a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground

adjective relating to or involving the departure or takeoff of an aircraft

adverb used to describe the action of an aircraft taking off

• The pilot announced that it was time to get the wheels up and prepare for takeoff.
• Alright everyone, get ready to go, wheels up in 10 minutes!
• Let's hit the road, wheels up in 5!
• Once the project is approved, we can finally get the wheels up and start working on it.